Communications Specialist I for University Auxiliaries

**Job Title** Communications Specialist I for University Auxiliaries **Agency** Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi **Department** Communications **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Corpus Christi, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** ****_TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies._**** ****_TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities._**** **PURPOSE** This position supports the marketing and communication needs of University Auxiliaries departments; primarily serving the Campus Store, Parking, Print Services, SandDollar$ Services, and other contracted university services. The Communications Specialist I is responsible for developing and sharing clear, engaging, and informative content across multiple platforms with a variety of audiences, including prospective students, current students, the campus community, and various other stakeholders, including the general public. **DESCRIPTION** _**Functional Area 1: Content Development and Communication Support**_   _**Percent Effort: 50%**_ * Develop and maintain standards for University Auxiliaries marketing (email, print, physical signs, notifications, social media, digital signage, etc.). * Produces content for traditional and digital marketing campaigns, social media, media relations, print, and websites. * Coordinates across department staff and leadership for promoting events, experiences, and initiatives. * Plans, implements, and promotes special events and programs. * Generates ideas for communications strategies. * Creates and distributes routine and special email blasts and other communications for constituents of University Auxiliaries. * Work closely with University Auxiliaries leadership staff to develop and send regular updates to various stakeholders. * Draft and send special notices related to emergencies. * Draft monthly reporting documents to track progress related to different initiatives. * Works with vendors to craft newsletters to students, faculty, and staff. * Hires, trains, and supervises multiple student interns. _**Functional Area 2: Graphic Design and Digital Story Telling**_ _**Percent Effort: 40%**_ * Develops graphics for event promotion and provides graphic design and digital storytelling support for social media and other needs. * Monitor and update relevant University Auxiliaries social media accounts. * Takes the lead on University Auxiliaries social media content creation, including writing content for posts, designing graphics, and scheduling content. * Provide support and guidance for partnered social media accounts. * Monitors key social media activities and participates proactively in dialog benefiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. * Stays current on new technologies, best practices, and trends in social media. _**Functional Area 3: Department Support**_ _**Percent Effort: 10%**_ * Supports University Auxiliaries staff in event management and projects as necessary, which includes communications and promotion planning for events. Will include occasional evening and weekend events. * Performs other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** * Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, graphic design or related field. * Additional experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements: * High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in a related field. * Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field. * Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. * Attention to detail. * Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. * Demonstrated experience in meeting established deadlines. * Ability to verbally present information clearly and concisely. * Ability to create easily understandable written content. * Ability to create appealing content for various constituents. * Proficient using a variety of social media platforms (example: Facebook, Instagram). * Proficiency using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop on a daily basis. * Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** * One (1) or more years of related experience * Two (2) or more years related experience in a university environment working with a student-oriented and service-centered attitude. * Advanced knowledge of communications, marketing and/or public relations. * Experience editing and shooting video.  * Design Portfolio provided with application is preferred. SALARY: $43,888/annually, approximately * $3,657.34/monthly **_NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026._** **BENEFITS _(rules, policies, eligibility apply)_** _From our generous_ [_benefits package_](https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) _and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work._ _[Insurance](https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)_ * Medical * $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). * Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: * Employee and Spouse * Employee and Children * Employee and Family coverage * Dental & Vision * Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account _[On-campus wellness opportunities](https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)_ _[Work Life Solutions:](https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php)_ * Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources _[Tuition Benefits:](https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)_ * Public Loan Forgiveness * Book scholarships * 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply). _[Retirement](https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)_ * Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) * Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan _[Time Off:](https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)_ * 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. * 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. * 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. * 12-15 paid holidays each year. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.