Communications Specialist II

Job TitleCommunications Specialist II Agency West Texas A&M University Department Dean, College Of Agriculture And Natural Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary$2,964.00 monthly Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. General Summary: The Communication Specialist II has become a critical need for the College of Ag and Natural Sciences office. With adjustments in personnel over the past two years and an increased need to elevate communications for strategic planning, working with LAR and Engler Foundation reporting, as well as an increased online/social media presence, it has become necessary to shift this current Administrative Coordinator position to a Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist will be instrumental in maintaining and expanding the Colleges relationships with key industry/professional/governmental constituents as well as ensure a high quality and productive online presence and communication network for recruitment and retention of students as well as other supporters of the College. Previous communications experience in Agriculture and Science disciplines is preferred. Applicants must be available to work year-round, including the academic break periods while the University is open. Responsibilities: Expanding and implementing the Colleges communications plan, including management of all College websites, social media, reporting to donors, production of weekly BuffBrief newsletter. Maintains video and photography library and edits, coordinates and creates all digital media needs, including drafting new releases and other communications from the College. Plans and coordinates administrative activities and services including College events, advisory board meetings. Coordinates administrative support functions. Participates in the planning and execution of administrative operations. May serve as the Deans office manager. Coordinates travel arrangements for Deans office. Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of student workers. Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Necessary Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of related experience. Strong foundation and knowledge of social media platforms, website management, and MS office applications. Excellent written communication, interpersonal and design/communication skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with different groups of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders and function well in a team environment. Including management of student workers from time to time. Event/meeting planning and organization skills. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree. Three (3) years of related experience. Working knowledge of Cascade website software, Canva, Constant Contact, Colleague, Perceptive Content, and 25Live software packages. Extensive experience in digital photography and video equipment and editing software Applicant Instructions: Please include the following with your application: Cover letter Resume Three references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System. Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 masters degrees and two doctoral degrees. WTs long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.