Communications Specialist I for Islander Housing

Job Title

Communications Specialist I for Islander Housing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position supports the marketing and communications needs of Islander Housing. The Communications Specialist I is responsible for developing and sharing clear, engaging, and informative content across multiple platforms with a variety of audiences, including prospective students, current students, the campus community, and various other stakeholders, including the general public.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Content Development and Communication Support  

Percent Effort: 50%

• Develop and maintain standards for all Islander Housing marketing (email, print, physical signs, notifications, social media, digital signage, etc.).

• Produces content for traditional and digital marketing campaigns, social media, media relations, print, and websites.

• Coordinates across department staff and leadership for promoting events, experiences, and initiatives.

• Plans, implements, and promotes special events and programs.

• Generates ideas for communications strategies.

• Creates and distributes routine and special email blasts and other communications for constituents of Islander Housing.

• Work closely with Islander Housing leadership staff to develop and send regular updates to various stakeholders.

• Draft and send special notices related to emergencies.

• Hires, trains, and supervises multiple student interns.

Functional Area 2: Graphic Design and Digital Story Telling

Percent Effort: 40%

• Develops graphics for event promotion and provides graphic design and digital storytelling support for social media and other needs.

• Monitor and update the Islander Housing social media account.

• Provide support and guidance for partnered social media accounts.

• Monitors key social media activities and participates proactively in dialog benefiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

• Stays current on new technologies, best practices, and trends in social media.

Functional Area 3: Department Support

Percent Effort: 10%

• Supports islander Housing staff in event management and projects as necessary, which includes communications and promotion planning for events. Will include occasional evening and weekend events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, graphic design or related field.

• Additional experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in a related field.

  • Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Thorough knowledge of English