Job Title Communication Specialist I Agency West Texas A&M University Department EM Communications & Tours Proposed Minimum Salary $2,964.00 monthly Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Staff 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 (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html) General Summary The Communication Specialist I, under general supervision, writes, edits, and assists in the creation of content for informational and promotional materials. The ideal candidate is passionate about higher education and committed to working with colleagues across campus in efforts to promote the University to potential students. Responsibilities: + Monitors key social media activities and participates proactively in dialog benefitting the assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) member + Manages with press briefings, media interviews, advertising, promotional activities, and special events. + Writes content for annual reports, brochures, flyers, news releases, technical papers, proceedings, newsletters, posters and presentations, and web. + Maintains a tracking system for project timelines and costs. + 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 as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Related experience in communication, marketing, sales, higher education, or social media. + Proficient knowledge in MS Office, MacOS and applications, & Adobe Creative Suite + Exemplary written and verbal communication skills + Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers + Ability to problem solve and manage multiple tasks and priorities + Must be able to keep confidentiality Preferred Qualifications: + Master’s degree + Three (3) years of related experience 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.