Strategic Initiatives Specialist

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

• Employee Engagement Initiatives and Analysis: Plan and promote divisional engagement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity at TSTC. Analyze engagement data and recommend improvements.

• Multimedia Content Creation: Create media materials, presentations, proposals, and reports. Ensure high-quality and effective communication through visual aids and presentations. Partnering with Communications & Creative Services (C&CS) when appropriate.

• Internal and External Communications: Draft, review, and edit various communications, including memos, letters, and official divisional announcements. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in all written communications.

• Liaison with C&CS: Serve as the liaison with Marketing / Communications & Creative Services to help ensure marketing efforts align with divisional needs.

• Brand Ambassador: Act as a brand ambassador for the External Relations Division, representing and promoting its practices, standards, and expectations.

• Event Promotion & Coordination: Support the External Relations Division by developing marketing materials, coordinating promotions, and capturing or arranging to capture event content.

• Policy Review and Departmental Standards Management: Assist in the review and development of External Relations Operations departmental policies and procedures at TSTC. Manage and update the documents to ensure compliance and alignment with current strategic goals.

• Asset Management: Manage and track External Relations promotional assets and resources at TSTC.

• Project Coordination and Support: Help drive divisional initiatives by coordinating logistics, supporting team collaboration, and managing tasks such as short-term rental arrangements to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college required. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.

• 1-2 years of required experience in customer service or event support. 2-4 years of experience preferred.

• 1-2 years of required experience in content creation or management systems or project management. 2-4 years of experience preferred.

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, except in cases where a specific degree is required to meet accreditation standards, licensure requirements, or other legislative or regulatory obligations. This includes, but is not limited to, certain faculty positions and staff roles governed by state or federal educational mandates.

• Customer Service and Teamwork: Commitment to customer service and teamwork demonstrated through proactive engagement and effective collaboration with stakeholders.

• Organization and Attention to Detail: This individual displays strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient task completion. This includes managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively, maintaining structured processes, and delivering high-quality results.

• Ownership and Accountability: Superior organizational skills and ability to take ownership of deliverable deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks and projects.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze relevant data and metrics to measure the impact of external and community engagement efforts. Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Project Management: Project management, multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Computer and Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in utilizing TSTC platforms and familiarity with PowerPoint and Google Suite applications.

• Self-motivated: Exhibits proactive initiative and a strong work ethic, consistently taking ownership of tasks and working independently to contribute to organizational success. Persuasive, High-energy, initiative-taking self-starter.

• Relationship Building: Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals.

• Problem-Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems and challenges to drive continuous improvement and innovation with strong critical thinking abilities

• This is an on-campus position that requires employees to be physically present at a campus location at least three days per week

• This role may require occasional travel to different office locations and events

• This position is full time, requiring a standard 40-hour work week

• This role is classified as salaried, exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. This role may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor or institution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC 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.

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 TSTC.

Background Checks

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