Job Title

Assistant Director of University Communications

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Marketing & Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of University Communications, under general supervision, oversees the strategic marketing and communication efforts of university units and departments while assisting the Director of University Communications with internal messaging and media relations. This position serves as oversight of unit communication coordinators while serving as the lead point of contact for unit strategy review and execution, while also coordinating the development of effective marketing/communications materials and implementing a strategic marketing/communications plan. This assistant director should have a strong attention to detail with excellent writing and editing skills.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays; This is an on-site position located in Stephenville, Texas. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in directing internal and external agency communications. Write, review and edit written materials, prepare scripts and presentations, and communicate with appropriate media personnel.

• Strategize and lead unit coordinators for comprehensive marketing and communication plans aligned with division and university goals while maintaining brand standards.

• Assist creative groups in development of effective marketing and communication materials including production and design direction, branding strategies, quality control of materials, brand and style guides, etc.

• Create messaging to communicate priorities and impact. Share messaging and branding strategies that effectively communicate.

• Advise website copy, maintenance and social media strategy. Facilitates key agency events. Assist with pitches and opportunities to various media outlets. May supervise support staff.

• Strategically manage and create content for the division’s digital media presence including website maintenance and social media while ensuring content is consistent with the university’s brand and messaging.

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with local, state, and national media representatives and respond to media requests. Also serves as a tertiary point of contact to The Texas A&M University System.

• Lead strategist for university internal communication. Serve as a member of executive communication groups, as requested.

• Secondary spokesperson in proactively responding to crises and other media inquiries.

• Write, edit, review and distribute communications through internal and external channels.

• Protects and promotes the university’s brand identity.

• Leadership and project management for full-time employees, student workers and interns.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Seven years of related experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and editing skills. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

• Proven ability to generate imaginative solutions.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others while also maintaining the ability to work independently on projects; Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Supervisory skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

Other requirements

This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays; This is an on-site position located in Stephenville, Texas.

A portfolio of previous written work samples will be requested.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary range is $59,370 to $84,311 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.