Specialist – Project Coordinator - Communications and Public Relations

Kilgore, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Regular attendance of a full-time workday. Some overtime hours and/or nights and weekends may be required.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming marketing and communications requests.
  • Review and assess project requests for completeness, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • Prioritize projects in alignment with departmental goals and institutional priorities.
  • Assign projects to appropriate marketing team members based on workload, expertise, and deadlines.
  • Maintain project documentation and ensure all requests are properly tracked through completion.
  • Manage project workflows using Marketing’s project management software and established department processes.
  • Review marketing created content to ensure alignment with customer needs and Marketing Request.
  • Monitor project progress, timelines, deliverables, and deadlines and identify potential delays or obstacles and work proactively to resolve issues.
  • Generate and maintain project reports, dashboards, and workload summaries.

Requirements

  • Associates degree required in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Extensive related work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • Minimum of 3 years related, full-time office experience, preferably in an education or Marketing or Public Relations setting.
  • Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills required.
  • Excellent computer skills required to include knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and internet browsing
  • Basic skills in creating or modifying basic visual content, such as presentations, flyers, social media graphics, and internal communications materials.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required, along with a demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work in a typical office environment
  • Experience working in higher education, public sector, or nonprofit environments preferred.

Benefits

  • 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
  • Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
  • An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
  • Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
  • Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
  • Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
  • Compensation for this 12-month position is $38,208.
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Founded in 1935
Longview, Texas, USA
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