Communications Coordinator, Texas Law

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The University of Texas School of Lawstrives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)

• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)

• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Training and conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Athletic ticket discounts

• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see:https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefitsandhttps://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

The University of Texas School of Law's Alumni Relations and Development office (ARD), in partnership with the law school's central Marketing and Communications office (LMAC), seeks a Communications Coordinator to produce and distribute effective, clear, and results-oriented communications for the law school's alumni and donor communities and aligned with the law school's strategic priorities.

• Project Coordination & Cross-Team Collaboration
  Work with ARD and LMAC teams to align communication schedules and branded assets for events, fundraising campaigns, and engagement initiatives. Track timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule. Attend ARD meetings as a communications liaison, ensuring proactive, transparent updates with stakeholders. Maintain and oversee the ARD communications calendar to support alignment across projects.

• Digital & Print Production
  Plan, design, and distribute alumni and donor communications across digital platforms and print media. Build and schedule email campaigns using tools such as Eloqua and Emma. Coordinate proofing, production, and distribution for accuracy and timely delivery. Design materials-including mailers, posters, event collateral, presentations, and digital graphics-for ARD initiatives. Monitor engagement metrics to refine effectiveness. Maintain shared content archives in collaboration with team members.

• Writing, Editing & Content Support
  Create and adapt content across email, web, social media, and print for campaigns, events, and alumni engagement initiatives. Ensure messaging is on brand, strategically aligned with institutional priorities, and tailored to enhance engagement. Coordinate with stakeholders to gather feedback and manage the review and proofing process.

• Web & Social Media Support
  Maintain the alumni website and ensure all content-including text and graphics-is accurate, current, and consistent with Texas Law branding. Manage updates in WordPress and oversee flagship event websites in Cvent. Collaborate on social media planning and content development to engage alumni audiences and reinforce institutional priorities.

• Administrative Support
  Handle administrative duties including vendor coordination, responding professionally to inquiries, staffing events, and other responsibilities as assigned.

• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Sample Projects and Campaigns include, but are not limited to:

• Annual giving campaign, running 9/1 -8/31

• Alumni reunion, a year-long fundraising and participation campaign culminating in a weekend event

• Alumni Awards dinner gala

• Scholarship celebration event

• Approximately 15 regional alumni events across the country

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field

• Strong computer and digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Proactive, collaborative, collegial, and detail oriented

• Excellent writing and editing skills for marketing and development communications

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience with donor software systems, email marketing platforms, website management (e.g., WordPress, Cvent)

• Strong content development, superior understanding of language, and familiarity with AP Style

• Extensive experience with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience in digital marketing, including creating and deploying surveys

• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com)

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Wear appropriate office attire; accept supervision. Hybrid remote work may be allowed at the full discretion of senior managers and supervisors, though on-site work for conferences, events, and other business needs is to be expected. Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.