Job Title Senior Communications Specialist (Information, Impact & Sustainability Center) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary $4,848.60 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, writing, editing, and designing informational and promotional materials to support the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at PVAMU. This position involves executing communications strategies, managing special events, and providing leadership and direction for the communication efforts within the college. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding. This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Responsibilities: + Drafts, edits, and disseminates communications materials, including press releases, op-eds, blogs, feature stories, media advisories, scripts, public service announcements, e-newsletters, website content, presentations, and other promotional materials.  Conceptualizes and creates compelling content for websites, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns, ensuring adherence to university brand standards and website style guidelines. Ensures web content is up-to-date, accessible, and optimized to meet communication goals.  Assists in preparing and executing complex messaging, presentations, and displays for the research, teaching, and academic mission areas, including executive-level correspondences. + Serves as the lead Communications Specialist, providing additional support, direction, and guidance to the communication team within the college.  Works closely with CAFNR staff, faculty, and stakeholders to align communication efforts with the CAFNR strategic goals. Assists in the development and execution of communications strategies designed to further the mission and goals of CAFNR. Works closely with the IISC Director to develop and implement the overall strategic communications plan for CAFNR.  Manages, plans, implements, and promotes special events and programs. Provides communication and logistical support for events, ensuring alignment with CAFNR strategic objectives.  Manages the tracking portal for CAFNR project needs and requests, ensuring that communications projects are prioritized and completed within deadlines.  Manages the CAFNR event calendar, ensuring accurate and timely updates.  Stays current with industry trends and best practices in communications, applying relevant insights to enhance CAFNR communication strategies. + Crafts press releases, media releases, and executes pitches to promote CAFNR subject matter experts and their work to local, regional, and national media publications. Builds relationships with media outlets, potential clients, and other key stakeholders.  Serves as the lead media trainer, preparing subject matter experts for media interviews and ensuring effective communication of CAFNR achievements.  Utilizes analytics from social media campaigns to drive future communications strategies. Ensures that social media content aligns with CAFNR communication goals and resonates with the target audience.  Tracks and analyzes the performance of communication and social media activities, providing insights and recommendations for future campaigns. + Participates in college-wide activities, committees, and performs other duties as necessary to support the overall mission and goals of the college. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree. + Five years of communications and/or marketing experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to present information clearly and concisely. Other Requirements: + Willing to travel to college-wide events and open to working evenings and weekends when necessary + Be able to lift light to moderately heavy objects up to 15 pounds. 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. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu . Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730. https://youtu.be/xcPdDOR3KTE https://youtu.be/NjUKQY1hVI8 The following links will open in a new tab. + About PVAMU (https://www.pvamu.edu/about\_pvamu/) + Human Resources + Employee Benefits (https://www.pvamu.edu/hr/benefits/) + Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity + PVAMU Newsroom (https://www.pvamu.edu/newsroom/) + PVAMU YouTube