Lubbock
43664BR
Marketing and Communications
Position
Description
Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under
general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established
policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.
Major/Essential Functions
The Associate Director for Executive Communications plays a critical role in supporting university
leadership through the development of high-impact written and digital communications. This position partners closely with senior leaders and
colleagues across Marketing & Communications to craft talking points, speeches, executive messages, digital content and briefing
materials that advance Texas Tech University’s strategic priorities. The role contributes to communication strategy, ensures message
alignment and consistency, and translates complex issues into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
- Develop, draft and edit executive-level communications, including talking points, speeches, remarks, briefing memos, letters, emails
and statements for senior university leadership. - Support leadership communications across digital channels, including website
content, email communications, and social media, ensuring alignment with institutional messaging and brand standards. - Advise on
communication strategy related to university priorities, major initiatives, issues management and high-visibility events. - Translate
complex academic, research, financial and operational topics into clear, audience-appropriate messaging. - Coordinate with colleagues
in media relations, marketing, storytelling and digital communications to ensure consistency and accuracy across platforms. - Prepare
background materials, key messages, FAQs and briefing documents to support leadership engagements and media interactions. - Maintain
message discipline and editorial quality, ensuring accuracy, tone and adherence to university style and brand guidelines. - Manage
multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, often under tight timelines and with high visibility. - Participate in planning and
execution of major announcements, campaigns and institutional milestones. - Monitor emerging issues and provide proactive
recommendations to support leadership communications needs. - Perform other duties as assigned to support executive communications and
broader Marketing & Communications objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the area of
specialization or closely related field. Four 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
- Experience working
directly with senior executives or governing boards. - Demonstrated experience producing executive-level written materials under tight
deadlines. - Experience writing, editing and storytelling, with the ability to write for executive and leadership
audiences. - Experience contributing to integrated marketing or communications campaigns.
- Experience supporting executive or
leadership communications in a higher education or large, complex organization.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Pay
Range
$65,200 – $84,800 – $104,300
To apply, visit workattexastech.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
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