Location: College Station,TX, USA
Job Title
Communications Manager
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who we are
Environmental Health and Safety is a department within the Division of Operations. The EHS team of safety, health, and environmental professionals is focused on helping Texas A&M University to fulfill its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs and developing new understandings through research and creativity. Environmental Health and Safety supports and enriches Texas A&M University by providing quality programs and services that instill safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
What we want
The Communications Manager is responsible for managing communications internally and externally, reviewing and editing written materials, preparing presentations, and ensuring quality, clarity and brand compliance in communications. This position serves as a central coordination point for communications needs for assigned areas within Operations, including web and digital strategy, videography and photography projects, social media and other initiatives related to communications, helping to ensure a consistent voice and compliance with Texas A&M University requirements. Assigned areas within Operations Includes the Chief Operations Officer, University Police, Environmental Health & Safety, and Emergency Management.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Position Details:
* This position supports multiple units within the Division of Operations.
* These units are located at multiple facilities on campus and may require the Communications Manager to spend time with each unit regularly.
* This position is security sensitive
* This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
* All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Required Education
* A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Five years of experience with communications-related work (i.e., Internal Communications, Marketing, Communications, Public relations or related functional work), including two years of related supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Expertise and experience in providing advice and counsel to senior management on communications initiatives.
* Familiarity with website content management systems, email platforms, social media channels and accessibility standards for digitally distributed communications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Strong relationship builder and influencer who is comfortable working with leaders at all levels.
* Proven track record for superb written and oral communications; excellent proofreading and editing skills; a keen attention to detail; and understanding of technical writing for documentation and manual development.
* Enthusiasm and interest in existing and emerging communications channels.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines; ability to prioritize and manage a variety of projects and tasks simultaneously.
* Creative thinker who embraces and drives change.
* Must be a professional, extremely organized, enthusiastic, and flexible team player who can work independently.
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Essential Duties and Tasks
* Communications and Content Development
* Coordinate communications internally and externally and support creation and coordination of campus wide, division wide, and external communications, including but not limited to forward-facing websites, newsletters, and social media channels.
* Serves as the central coordination point for website content updates, print and digital projects, presentations, and more.
* Review and edit written materials, support presentation preparation, and generate content for internal newsletters, executive and technical communications, and other outlets as appropriate.
* Support message development to communicate priorities and impacts for internal and external constituents, stakeholders, employees, etc.
* Edit and review all external communications to ensure quality, clarity, and brand compliance, as appropriate.
* Create, develop, and implement a strategic marketing and communications plan in coordination with assigned areas.
* Budget Preparation and Management
* Develop communications plans and coordinate with the Division of Marketing and Communications, as appropriate, to distribute information to relative audiences through approved channels.
* May supervise support staff and serve as liaison when coordinating with external vendors.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
* Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation?each month
* Automatically enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas
* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
* Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning?training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
* Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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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.