Communications Specialist III

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The Communications Specialist III is an experienced communications professional who serves in the C-level suite of the Business Affairs division at Prairie View A&M University. This role develops and leads strategic communication initiatives for Business Affairs under the supervision of the executive director for business affairs operations. This position is responsible to write edit design and prepare communications for the division of business affairs as well as executive-level materials. This position creates and manages digital content on websites newsletters social media internal communications across the division and campus alongside other informational materials to support the Business Affairs division. The communication specialist III works in a high customer service-centric environment ensuring that communication consistently reflects care clarity and genuine commitment to the people we serve.

The Communication Specialist III ensures compliance with PVAMU TAMUS system and state accessibility standards and improves usability for the division and campus. This position works collaboratively with the office of marketing and communications.

Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

• Develop and support implementing a comprehensive communication strategy for the Business Affairs division aligning messaging with the universitys goals and brand.

• Supports the development and implementation of division-wide communication and marketing planning for business affairs.

• Strategic thought partner and supports to influence departments for proactive communication management that pertain to the division of Business Affairs and campus.

• Provides and analyzes data-driven strategic communication ideas based on performance data.

• Organizes and conducts training on communication topics for other staff and may develop style guides to maintain consistent messaging.

• Works with administrators and staff to identify communication opportunities and implement effective solutions.

• Collaborates with the central Marketing and Communications Office on universitywide initiatives committees and projects by providing subjectmatter expertise aligning messaging as appropriate and advancing institutional goals through coordinated efforts.

Content Creation Management and Branding:

• Researches writes and edits copy for a wide range of materials including press releases web pages video features newsletters speeches other portals and promotional materials.

• Supports internal communications within Business Affairs (e.g. division-wide emails and newsletters) and collaborate on campus-wide messaging for key initiatives to ensure coherent and timely information sharing.

• Ensures institutional marketing and branding for all communications and publications coming from the division of Business Affairs.

• Collaborate with the Office of Marketing for alignment and quality control.

• Involvement in crisis management and high-level internal/external messaging withing Business Affairs and across campus.

• Create paper and digital creative content for multiple channels of communication.

• Coordinate production of print and digital communications materials such as brochures flyers newsletters email blasts.

• Independently manages project timelines and resources.

• Taking a strategic approach to complex communication efforts.

Website & Social Media Management:

• Manages the divisions social media presence and website and engagement develop content that upholds the universitys branding and strategic communication standards.

• Monitoring effectiveness and suggesting improvements.

• Promote Business Affairs departments events and programs via various channels.

• Serves as a primary contact for media relations for the division of business affairs.

• ensuring accurate and positive representation of the division and Prairie View A&M.

• Conducts web and content analytics tracks performance platform and tool usage.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in communication marketing journalism or a related field.

• Four years of related experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong writing skills tailored to specific audiences.

• Proficiency in editing for grammar clarity structure and consistency.

• Demonstrated experience planning internal communications initiatives or supporting executive communications for senior leadership.

• Experience with social media management analytics and digital content creation.

• CMS mass email platforms adobe creative suite social media analytics google analytics)

• Familiarity with content management email marketing and analytics tools

• Exceptional writing editing and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Creative thinking for marketing and storytelling strategies.

• Organizational skills to plan events and manage cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency in web content management systems and social media platforms including analytics tools.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work under deadlines multitask and collaborate in team environments.

• System Implementations and/or migrations.

• Podcast Experience.

• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Cloud Canvas and other tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in communications marketing journalism or a related field.

• Five or more years of relevant experience in communication public relations or a related field preferably in higher education.

• Advanced writing editing and storytelling skills.

• Proven ability to lead high-level projects and mentor student workers.

• Extended experience with strategic communication planning and brand management.

• Proficiency in analytics reporting and data-driven decision-making.

• Strong knowledge of digital marketing Search Engine Optimization and accessibility standards.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 03/19/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.