Communication Specialist II or III

Communication Specialist II or III

Agency: Texas A&M Engineering

Department: Industrial Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting‑edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose: The Communications Specialist II or III, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs, and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations, and special events. This position supports the development and implementation of departmental communication plans, and collaborates with colleagues to deliver clear, engaging content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and bring creativity to messaging and branding.

We are actively recruiting for a level II or III Communications Specialist.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 2 years of related experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 4 years of related experience

• Experience in marketing and branding, with demonstrated ability to craft messaging and develop strategies that strengthen organizational brand and engagement
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely

• Write, edit, design, and produce brochures, invitations, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, speeches, and reports
• Proofread, edit, and update information on departmental websites
• Maintain tracking systems for project timelines and costs
• Assist in developing, implementing, and promoting overall departmental communication plans and strategies
• Draft or write news releases and disseminate them to media outlets
• Plan, implement, and promote special events and programs
• Prepare presentations, publications, and displays; coordinate publications with printers
• Generate ideas to enhance communications strategies and brand presence
• Maintain strong organizational systems to support multiple projects and deadlines

The well‑qualified Communications Specialist III candidate would possess a moderate level of the experience above.

• Main Campus – College Station, TX

The Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering hosts outstanding faculty that are nationally and internationally recognized for the quality of their research, teaching and leadership in the profession.…