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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

Senior Program and Communications Coordinator

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an organized and driven Senior Program & Communications Coordinator for Texas Robotics. The role involves leading program communications and marketing efforts, managing social media platforms, overseeing administrative support, and supervising student employees.

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Responsibilities

Lead marketing for all of Texas Robotics including managing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Youtube), website updates, designing and printing digital and print invitations, announcements, event programs, flyers, building signage, templates, Texas Robotics program slide decks, brochures, faculty research 1 pagers, designing swag, graphic design, and branding needs. Work with external partners as needed for swag, website updates, etc

Manage the robotics listservs, publicize Texas Robotics’ participation at major robotics conferences, create post-event news articles, and maintain records of faculty publications & patents. Draft email communications, fall & spring newsletters, and presentations as needed. Collaborate with marketing teams in CS, ME, ECE, and ASE to ensure uniform branding and cross-departmental communications

Perform general administrative duties not limited to managing the central robotics email account, media asks, and scheduling meetings as needed for the Director and Managing Director

Supervise the communications student employee to help manage social media platforms, graphic design, and photography. Assign tasks, provide regular feedback, help with goal-setting, and give clear communication about job expectations

Help with event operations on the day of large events, annual impact reports, and robotics tours

Perform other related functions as assigned. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described

Qualification

Program communicationsMarketing managementAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeFigmaCanvaCustomer serviceVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailTeamworkStrategic thinkingCreativityFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think strategically and creatively, and work independently as well as on a team

Be flexible and adaptable, as Texas Robotics is a growing organization

Exceptional customer service, strong accuracy, and attention to detail

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred

Master's Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Education, Marketing, Communications or a related field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva

Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.