Responsibilities

• Manages the creation, implementation and oversight of special communication projects (print & electronic) that promote the organization and its products.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the department (assigns and edits stories, conducts meetings, fields correspondence) for the office on multiple sites in supervisors absence.
• May manage, in coordination with IT support, UTRGV’s self-serve internal communications platforms, such as UTRGV Messenger and the UTRGV Calendar, which both allow staff and faculty to share announcements and important university-related events and information. This includes handling of issues that arise related to UTRGV Messenger and UTRGV Calendar directly with users.
• Develops content and scope for production of external monthly publication, such as Vaquero Connection, and related digital and print products.
• Trains users on how to use communication systems, as needed.
• Develops and manages assigned websites, with assistance from Information Technology, and in coordination with University Marketing and Communication as well as designated stakeholders.
• Works closely with IT to learn new technologies and platforms.
• Participates in bi-weekly and weekly meetings to track progress of special projects.
• Manages and approves content for UTRGV Messenger and UTRGV Calendar.
• Generates and edits content for special publications, emails or website to be released to media and public based on University Marketing and Communication guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or closely related field from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of experience performing related work.