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Job Title

Communications Specialist II

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Marketing

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,194.85 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Communications Specialist II, under general supervision of the Marketing Manager, writes content for a variety of publications, is responsible for crafting and managing a social media plan as well as overseeing the maintenance of the department’s website.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Writing content for annual reports, brochures, flyers, news and research stories, newsletters and student planner.

• Crafting and managing a strategic social media plan, compelling content strategies and calendars, and creative and engaging social media campaigns across social platforms to include: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

• Assisting with Special Projects for events such as Programs, invitations, signage, photography, special landing pages.

• Maintaining the University Events Calendar and sending campus announcements. Maintaining the Marketing and Communications E-Commerce store.

• Overseeing the maintenance of the department's website and other pages maintained by the unit. Creating and implementing content for our TV announcement boards, which are located in the various buildings across campus. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Two years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• 11/ 16 /2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

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.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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