Job Title

Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications for Student Engagement

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Marketing and Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications in the Division of Student Engagement and Success, under the joint supervision of the Divisions of Marketing and Communications and Student Engagement and Success, leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of strategic marketing and communication efforts for the Division of Student Engagement and Success and its respective departments, including brand management, promotional strategy, programs, services, events and/or goals, and communication of that information to the student body. This position develops, implements, and executes marketing and communication campaigns to the student population.

The position is on-campus located in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. This position requires work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication plans aligned with the Division of Student Engagement & Success strategic goals while supporting the university brand.

• Share messaging and branding strategies that effectively communicate.

• Strategically manage and create content for the division’s digital media presence including website maintenance and social media while ensuring content is consistent with the university’s brand and messaging.

• Develop and create marketing materials for the division, including print and digital assets.

• Write, edit, review and distribute communications through internal and external channels.

• Assist in event planning for the division, including logistics coordination and promotion.

• Protects and promotes the university’s brand identity.

• Leadership and project management for full-time employees, student workers and interns.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of related experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills

• Proven ability to generate imaginative solutions.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others while also maintaining the ability to work independently on projects; Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Planning and organizational skills.

• Supervisory skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

A portfolio of previous work samples will be requested.

Compensation & Benefits:

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience with a target base salary range of $49,000 to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits: employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/doctoral-edu-guidelines/) – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

• Research and Economic Development

• Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .