Communications Specialist
Position Title: Communications Specialist
Department: CAPPA Dean's Office
Location: Arlington
Job Family: Communications/Public Affairs
Position Status: Full-time
Work Hours: Standard
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm, Occasional evening and weekend work required., Attend applicable training sessions.
Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration: Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis: Monthly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Job Summary
The Communications Specialist provides strategic leadership for developing and executing integrated communications and marketing plans for College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA). Responsible for developing and managing the media strategy for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with the Dean, Executive Assistant (EA), and Department Directors on college and program initiatives and special events. Promotes the college brand, programs, faculty, and student achievements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the development, creation, and implementation of CAPPA’s marketing and communications strategy.
Work closely with the Dean to ensure that communications initiatives and innovations are represented through a variety of internal and external communication channels, with a focus on professional outlets, media, development, and alumni relations.
Develops and implements communications strategies to showcase and promote CAPPA’s accomplishments.
Serve as the media contact for CAPPA for both internal and external stakeholders and collaboration with UTA Media Relations and UTA Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement Department (MME).
Creates and implements a college alumni relations initiative, which includes college updates, event promotion, and fundraising; in collaboration with the Dean, development director, and university alumni relations.
Works with Marketing Coordinator on communication strategies.
Creates and executes social media strategy and manages the program’s online presence.
Creates and manages multiple college websites, including creating guidelines for making updates.
Creates content for social media, website, events, and recruitment materials.
Performs frequent graphic design, photography, videography, editing, and writing.
Manages promotional event materials and event planning for different departmental units.
Works with the department Directors to create recruitment material for prospective students.
Coordinates and maintains University communication initiatives with the university, other colleges, and departments on events, and program liaise with UTA Online Communication teams regarding website modernization and troubleshooting website issues.
Work with CAPPA Coordinator, EA, and Marketing Coordinator on the logistics for a variety of college events, including department events, fall welcome back, hooding ceremonies, donor receptions, lecture series, etc.
Coordinate publicity for special college events as needed.
Manage web-based marketing opportunities including search engine optimization and social media analytics.
Provides management supervises, and assigns tasks for student assistants, as it relates to communication and social media.
Manages production workflow, to ensure adherence to UTA communication standards across all platforms.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, multimedia production, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years communications experience including experience in web design, creating online content, developing, and maintaining social media sites, researching and interpreting digital content data or other relevant experience or six (6) years of relevant work may be considered equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with two (2) years of experience or more in communications, graphic design or related field.
Project management experience desirable.
Experience effectively working with individuals of varying levels of responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, understanding of design elements (color, layout, visual material).
Possess excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in written products.
Ability to think strategically with solid written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and make decisions in a changing and dynamic environment.
Photography and photo editing, videography and video editing, social media skills, website management.
Solid interpersonal relationship and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from various communities and cultures.
Project management, event management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
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. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
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, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. 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. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted: 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
· GED
· High School Diploma
· Associate's Degree
· Bachelor's Degree
· Master's Degree
· PhD or equivalent
* How many years of experience do you have in Strategic Communication and Project Management do you have?
· 0 - 2 years
· 2 - 5 years
· 6 - 10 years
· 10+ years
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Portfolio or Work Samples
Optional Documents
Relevant URL
Link to apply: https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30930
Department webpage: https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa