Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500017S Title Specialist III - Marketing and Communications Specialist FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 06. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Office of the Dean - College of Science and Engineering Technology Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 01/13/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Associates degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations/Advertising, Film & TV Production, or a related field. Three years of experience in writing, marketing, social media, public relations, or experience in a related field. Knowledge of AP Style guidelines and experience in a higher education environment is preferable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Advances the College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET) through brand/image promotion, marketing campaigns and events, effective communication, and collaboration with the university’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) team. Primary Responsibilities Strategically markets and promotes the College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET) to the entire Bearkat community through various outreach methods, including newsletters, events, publications, awards, advertisements, web design, social media, and mass email. Coordinates and oversees marketing and promotional requests made within the college, acting as liaison between COSET departments and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) through Asana software. Ensures compliance of all college publications, imagery, branding, and content with IMC guidelines as part of brand management. Collaborates with IMC and executes web updates and designs. Coordinates college level communication to the university and local communities. Ensures critical information is shared in a timely manner, including university closures and community emergencies. Event planning including college and university- wide engagement programs and campus visitors, such as speakers, alumni, and industry partners. Details include, but not limited to, communication, room reservations, marketing, logistics, and catering. Coordinate student leadership program, COSET Ambassadors, at special events, such as football tailgating, Saturdays@Sam, Preview@Sam, Orientation and Welcome Week, First-Gen Celebrations, College Fall Meeting, and Newton Gresham Library Resource Fair. Interacts and maintains working relationships with partners, stakeholders, and students in facilitating program objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature. Experience in planning, coordinating, and marketing collaborative student engagement events. Experience in maintaining attention to detail while prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, service-focused, team-based environment. Evidence of effective communication skills. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41976 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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