The Technical Communications Coordinator, under general supervision, writes, edits, designs and assists in the production of informational and promotional materials, presentations and special events.
Essential Duties:
40% Texas Smart QEP: Develop and implement a communication plan for Texan Smart QEP, including but not limited to: social media campaigns, web repository for QEP materials, newsletters to highlight QEP activities and achievements, podcasts, and webinars. Also coordinates communication efforts with internal and external media outlets.
55% University College: Develop and enhance event, marketing, and communication efforts to students, faculty, staff, and external groups; manage and edit University College website by producing necessary updates in the web development platform; coordinate administration of social media accounts within University College: utilize EAB and Mainstay platforms for text and email communication to students about events and services offered within University College: and design/produce digital media, videos and print graphics using Adobe CC Programs or Canva for promotion and marketing initiatives.
5% Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelorâ™s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, or related field; two years relevant experience in media creation, marketing, public relations, publications design, event planning or a comparable setting; Must have experience in Adobe CC, Power Point and social media technologies. Demonstrated exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, writing, and public speaking skills; Excellent time management skills in a fast paced environment; Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and independently; Ability to work non-traditional work hours including evenings and/or weekends.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills: Master degree. Three or more years of experience in marketing and event planning programs in career services, higher education or comparable setting. Experience with InDesign or Adobe Acrobat.
Tarleton State University offers competitive wages, fully covered employee health insurance, comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance options are also available. Benefits also include paid vacation, paid sick leave, holiday pay, retirement plan, longevity pay, and more.
The target base annual salary is $39,120 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skill set in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration.
Tarleton’s VisionTarleton State University will be the premier comprehensive regional university in the nation, dedicated to education, service and research. It is committed to being a university of opportunity for all students and believes it has a responsibility to drive regional innovation and job creation for all graduates.About Tarleton State UniversityTarleton’s innovative and transformative approach provides more than knowledge. Through real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship and service, students gain the know-how for promising careers, no matter their field of study.Tarleton has evolved into the near-perfect model of size, academic scope and affordability. Founded in 1899 and part of The Texas A&M University System since 1917, it combines the resources of a major public institution — more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, cutting-edge academic facilities, faculty experts — with its own brand of personal attention, history and community to be a first-choice destination for students across North Texas and beyond.Students can choose to study in one of seven colleges — Agricultural and Environmental, Business Administration, Educ...ation, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.The primary campus is in Stephenville, which consistently ranks as one of the best small towns in America. Additional locations are in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and Bryan, complemented by a fully online Global Campus.Students come to Tarleton from around the world, representing some 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S., and leave as moral, ethical thinkers with civility and integrity who contribute meaningfully to a global society.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Students may select areas of study from six colleges: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.More than 60 bachelor's programs and 30 graduate degrees, featuring doctoral studies in educational leadership, have led more than 13,000 students from 45 states and more than 20 foreign countries to make Tarleton State their collective choice for a college education.Tarleton's research centers are daily searching for solutions to global problems. For instance, the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research conducts analyses to address environmental issues facing the state and nation, while the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, using an almost $1 million grant, is working on ways to turn animal waste into a viable energy source.Tarleton's blueprints for a brighter-than-ever future include a new applied sciences building with engineering laboratory space on campus in Stephenville, a new academic building on the university's planned 80-acre Fort Worth campus near Chisolm Trail Parkway, and $24 million in upgrades and improvements to the institution's venerable Memorial Stadium.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
