Communications Specialist II-III

Texas A&M Engineering is seeking a Communications Specialist II-III to perform various communications duties for the Department of Aerospace Engineering. The position is primarily responsible for serving as a communications liaison supporting the strategic communication plan for the department.

Purpose :

The Communications Specialist will write news feature stories highlighting the faculty, students, and research in Aerospace Engineering, write content for web, print, and digital pieces, social media, and communications collateral, promote departmental special events and programs, manage the department’s social media presence, and coordinate the production of print material and electronic communications.

Responsibilities :

Write news feature stories highlighting the faculty, students, and research in Aerospace Engineering.

Write content for web, print, and digital pieces, social media, and communications collateral.

Promote departmental special events and programs.

Manage the department’s social media presence.

Coordinate the production of print material and electronic communications to support the goals of the department through collaboration with Engineering Communications.

Utilize a project management tracking system for all project requests.

Provide front-facing customer support on communications-related needs and collaborate with support teams in Engineering Communications to fulfill those requests.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

We are recruiting for a Communication Specialist II and Communication Specialist level III.

Minimum qualifications for a Communications Specialist II :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and two (2) years of communications and / or marketing experience.

Minimum qualifications for a Communications Specialist III :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and four (4) years of communications and / or marketing experience.

Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.

About Aerospace Engineering :

Aerospace Engineering is consistently rated in the top 10 programs in the United States. It provides unique, cutting-edge educational and research opportunities in areas including space exploration, national defense, and air transportation.

Benefits :

Competitive health benefits.

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.

Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.

Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.

Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance.

Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work / life balance.

Required Materials for Application :

Resume / CV.

Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor / former supervisor.

Letter of interest.

Texas A&M Engineering is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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