Job Title

Coordinator of Marketing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Campus Recreation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dynamic, and can-do attitude Coordinator of Marketing who help us advance our mission of connecting, educating, and inspiring people to lifelong activity and wellbeing. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote our department, engage the campus community, and enhance our departments brand presence.

Let us share with you why you should become a Lion at A&M-Commerce. (https://www.tamuc.edu)

• We are about to embark on the design phase of a $17 million expansion and renovation project set for completion in 2026. You will have direct impact on areas relating to marketing, graphics, branding, as well as over aspects of the project.

• Mentor and guide a close knit pride of graphic designers, photographers, and other marketing staff.

• Discover Dallas/Fort Worth, (https://www.traveltexas.com/cities-and-regions/texas-cities/) Rockwall, and East Texas (https://www.east-texas.com/)

• Embrace the A&M-Commerce (https://tamuc.smugmug.com/) , Student Affairs (https://www.tamuc.edu/division-of-student-affairs/) , and Campus Rec (https://tamuccampusrec.smugmug.com/Facilities) life .

• Move with confidence with relocation funds.

• Utilize Alternate Work Location one to two days a week depending on the season within 4.5 months of work and a performance evaluation on file.

• Opportunity to be promoted with a senior title change and pay increase after a period of time and a performance evaluation on file.

• Utilize individual yearly funding of $2,500 for professional development including membership to a professional organization, attending conferences/workshops, getting certifications, and access to LinkedIn Learning trainings and webinars.

Competitive Benefits

• Advance your education with a master’s or doctorate degree (employee tuition assistance) (https://inside.tamuc.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/bursar/employee-scholarship-information.aspx)

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance through the Texas A&M University – System (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M University - Commerce contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days (https://inside.tamuc.edu/facultystaffservices/humanresources/Total%20Rewards/employeeBenefits/vacationSickLeave/holiday_schedule.aspx) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://inside.tamuc.edu/facultystaffservices/humanresources/Total%20Rewards/employeeBenefits/vacationSickLeave/leave_accrual.aspx)  each month.

• Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) Choice of additional optional retirements plans. (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/retirement-programs/)

• Physical wellness program and wellness release time (https://inside.tamuc.edu/facultystaffservices/humanresources/Total%20Rewards/employeeBenefits/employee-wellness/Physical%20Wellness/default.aspx) .

  Join our pride, and help us shape the future of recreation and help us transforms lives!

Annual Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 (position will be hourly, paid bi-weekly)

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience ” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.

• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.

• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.

• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).

• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu.

SUMMARY:

The Coordinator of Marketing, under general supervisions, is responsible for elevating, implementing and managing a creative and comprehensive Marketing program that communicates and promotes Campus Recreation’s mission to the University community. This position maintains responsibilities related to program implementation, and personnel, budget, project, and brand management. This position reports to the Associate Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, educates, processes biweekly payroll, and supervises student staff, including graphic designers, marketing assistants, and photographer/videographer

• Develops marketing strategies and campaigns to successfully market Campus Recreation as well as serves as the liaison with university Marketing and Communication to create and maintain a unified, consistent department brand identity for all facility signage, messaging, marketing, printing, displays, and postings

• Utilizes project management system to manage the entirety of project, digital, and print lifecycles

• Utilizes Adobe Creative Cloud or other design and photography/videography editing platforms to create compelling graphic design concepts and themes to communicate specific marketing and communications messages to various audiences

• Maintains familiarity with all departmental programs and services and updates all communication resources accordingly

• Oversees the content, design, maintenance, and performance of department website within the university’s web content management system (Word Press)

• Directs the design, procurement, production (including final-product proof) and dissemination of all marketing collateral, apparel, and promotional items

• Oversees social media initiatives including conceptualizing, creating, scheduling and producing shareable content across multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, and future platforms)

• Monitors media coverage, google alerts, social media outlets, and customer feedback in order to track mentions and public perception of the department

• Documents departments events, employees, projects, etc. through photography and videography as well as maintains a searchable, accessible, and easily-navigated repository

• Works with several platforms to deliver marketing and brand identity efforts (Google Business, Fusion, Manesync, Localist, Reach Digital Solutions, and Neptune Radio)

• Initiates and/or assists in increasing department visibility within the university and community as well as leading department involvement at campus orientations, information fairs, and other campus events (Family Weekend, Mane Event, Admitted Students Day, Homecoming, etc.)

• Oversees the marketing budget, including student staff payroll, advertising, promotional items, and printing

• Assesses, analyzes, and reports on the effectiveness of marketing content and targeted promotional efforts

• Coordinates with the Campus Rec Leadership Team on department emergency communications

• Assists the Associate Director with delivering the department program schedule

GENERAL DEPARTMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals

• Support and align with department mission, vision, values, and strategic plan

• Assists with department events and programming as needed

• Serve on department committees, and collaborate with other Campus Recreation program areas and campus partners

• Work night and weekend hours as needed

• This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Higher Education or degree related to position.

• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Two years of experience in marketing in a collegiate, community, or private setting (undergraduate, graduate assistantship, part-time, and internship work are accepted as half-time)Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirements

Example: Master’s degree and no years of experience.

Experience in organizing and delivering social media content through various professional social media and scheduling platforms

• Physical Requirements: None

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

• Student staff including graphic designers, marketing assistants, and photographer/videographers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment/fitness center environment

• Non-smoking environment

• Low to moderate noise

• Local, regional and national travel as applicable

• Evening or weekend work as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting at desk or table for at least 50% of the workday

• Stopping or moving for at least 50% of the workday

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (while operating computer equipment)

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.

We are Commerce. We are Lions!

Welcome! We are excited that you want to forge your future with a career at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Our main campus is located in Commerce, Texas, at the eastern edge of North Texas with multiple instructional sites as well as a robust online presence. We are proud to be one of the largest universities in the prestigious Texas A&M University System.

Since 1889 A&M-Commerce has educated the people of Texas and, ever increasingly, points beyond. We remain true to our founder William Leonidas Mayo’s creed of “ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to others.”

Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to and promotes equal opportunity for all. This commitment includes equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and program accessibility. It is also committed to make its workplaces, campuses, and programs accessible to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 886-5080 or HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu.