Marketing and Communications Coordinator

** Job Title
** Marketing and Communications Coordinator
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Engineering
** Department
* * Workforce Development
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?
** 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.  
** Job Description*
* *
* Purpose:

** The Marketing and Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and special events. The Communications Specialist assists with the execution of marketing objectives that enables Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s Workforce Development department and its programs, services, and events to meet business objectives. The Workforce Development department’s programming includes outreach, career preparation and continuation and professional education.

Works to develop the execution of marketing and communication strategies to enhance brand image.  
** Responsibilities:*
* * Ability to create engaging, audience-specific written content that supports the department’s objectives.
* Manages social media channels, contributing creative content ideas and engaging with audiences.
* Contributes creatively to photography, video, and graphic design for digital and social media content.
* Implements creative strategies and trends in digital communications and analytics.
* Manages tasks within collaborative teams utilizing project management tools to maintain timelines and resources allocation for marketing projects.
* Assists in planning, implementing and promoting special events and programs
* Prepares and coordinates marketing and communications items with vendors for production.
* Assists in developing and implementing the overall departmental communications plan.
* Provides support to the Workforce Development operations team by assisting with various tasks and projects as needed, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of operations.
* May require occasional evening and weekend work to attend activities and events outside regular work schedule.
* This position requires direct engagement with minors and youth during program activities. The employee is expected to fully adhere to all university policies and state regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of minors.
* Performs other…