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Assistant Director
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Position Number: 5194321
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Assistant Director
Lubbock
37327BR
Arts and Sciences

Position Description
Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions
The assistant director of marketing and communications for A&S will work closely with the colleges departments to aid in marketing, as well as serve as a liaison between the college and its departments. The individual will be highly focused on the website presence and development for the college and its departments, so strong HTML and coding skills are a must. This position will require someone who is a quick learner and has the motivation to accomplish many tasks on their own, as well as be highly personable and outgoing to communicate effectively with those within the college.

Serve as the primary web editor for all Arts & Sciences webpages, including departmental websites
Maintain all A&S webpages for a consistent design that features timely information
Serve as the main liaison between A&S and departments to assist with all edits and changes to departmental websites
Create a process to ensure that such edits and changes are done in an efficient and timely manner
Oversee all redesigns to departmental websites that do not feature the updated A&S website templates
Ensure that all A&S webpages feature enhanced SEO to increase website traffic
Work with the director and coordinator to create a strategic plan on how to best utilize digital advertising, i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Ads, etc.
Proofread and edit all content/news stories that will be placed on A&S and departmental webpages
Serve as a liaison between the A&S marketing & communications team a departments for tasks such as design work, social media assistance, etc.
Assist the coordinator with the day-to-day management of A&S and departmental social media channels
Assist the coordinator with overseeing the A&S student assistant(s)
Assist the marketing & communications team with any day-to-day issues including - but not limited to - writing news stories, creating quick designs, posting to social media, etc.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelors degree in communication, journalism, marketing or a related field.
Strong HTML, web design and coding skills.
Strong written skills, including academic writing experience.
Knowledge of AP Style.
Problem solver who works well under pressure.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically with Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience with OmniUpdate or similar CMS tool.
Prior history in working in higher education.
Knowledge of the history and traditions of Texas Tech University.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.