Communications Specialist - College of Liberal and Fine Arts (Current SSA Employees Only)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7862
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/01/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Salary Range: $35,000-$40,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Writing Sample is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Please submit all documents in PDF.

Essential Functions
Function: To provide professional skills in communications, journalism, and marketing activities.

Scope: Responsible for the organization and execution of a broad range of communications support to departmental programs and activities, including writing and editing education/promotion materials.
Typical:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current employee of the Southwest School of Arts in San Antonio, Texas.
• Two years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, writing/editing, or related field.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Superlative writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and creatively solve complex problems in a deadline driven environment.
• Able to multi-task. Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Lightroom, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere.
• Experience with Content Management Systems such as WordPress or CASCADE.
• Experience with American Psychological Association (APA) writing and citation.

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.