Communication & Engagement Coordinator Job at University of Texas at Arlington i

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Position Information

Posting Number: S05992P

Position Title: Communication & Engagement Coordinator

Department: Transition Programs/Parent & Family Services

Location: Arlington

Job Family: Student Services

Position Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• This position requires some evening and weekend hours at Parent & Family Services sponsored programs.
• Attendance at regional and national professional development seminars and conferences.

Open to: External and Internal

Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $47,000.

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.

Job Summary

The Communications Specialist develops and implements marketing and communications strategies for the Department of Transition Programs & Services. Responsible for creating content that promotes departmental resources across various platforms, including communications, social media, publications, and student events with a focus on highlighting the department’s impact and contributions to the campus community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain departmental marketing and communication plans for all communication platforms (i.e., newsletters, member portals, and webpages); as well as signature programs and events that include print materials, electronic messaging, photography, membership packaging and email campaigns. Maintain the department style guide.
• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships and collaborations with campus colleagues for the purposes of establishing content experts for weekly departmental newsletters and the Maverick Family Membership Portal.
• Create and implement outreach, awareness, engagement, and educational opportunities within TPS social media platforms such as Facebook, and Instagram to support TPS targeted constituents.
• Assist with the implementation and execution of new and current department events such as but not limited to the New Maverick Orientation, Welcome Week Activities, Parent & Family Weekend, Spring Family Day; as well as Transfer, First-Gen, and Off-Campus Mav focused events and programs.
• Engage in the recruitment, training, and development of departmental student employees such as: Graduate Assistants, Interns, Graphic Designers and Student Liaisons/Student Workers.
• Supervise department graphic designer and communications intern (when applicable), ensure position specific training and development for student employees, and manage the designer/intern workflow tracking system – Microsoft Planner.
• Optimize customer relationship marketing and event registration systems to perform post social media/marketing campaign and/or event communication analysis to identify trends, best practices, and feasibility for future projects.
• Contribute effectively to a collaborative, fast-paced office environment. Keep abreast of current events impacting students and their families and represent Transition Programs & Services on campus committees, recruitment events, and other activities sponsored by the University and Division of Student Affairs. Participate in professional development opportunities, including professional conferences as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations for Transition Programs & Services including but not limited to MPFA membership support, answering emails/calls from students, parents and families, and administrative responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising, or a related degree and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience in higher education, marketing, student affairs/success, communications, multimedia or creative content creation, website management, and/or special event planning or five (5) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or advertising and a minimum of two years of full-time industry experience or experience in Higher Education transition, parent & family, and/or orientation programming. Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory, the needs of families (and students) in transition, FERPA and the core elements of successful programming, marketing and communications, fundraising strategies, and social media techniques. Provide a record of successful program development and management, experience hiring, training, and supervising college students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to utilize independent thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to expert-level knowledge and skills in communications, marketing, advertising, promotion, and social media.
• Ability to innovatively use technology and evidence-based decision-making skills to develop and implement best practices for marketing and communications.
• Skilled in planning, implementing, and evaluating student and or parent & family programs.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

• May be required to drive a 15-passenger van to transport students to meetings and conference, as well as parents, family members and other supports during family-centered programming.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies: 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Maximum Number of References Accepted: 5

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents:

• Cover/Interest Letter