Campus Master Plan Communications Coordinator
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 13, 2026 | |
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Job Posting Title: Campus Master Plan Communications Coordinator---- Hiring Department: PDC---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue---- Location: AUSTIN, TX---- Job Details: General NotesThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a communications coordinator to support communications and university community engagement efforts for the Campus Master Plan Update Project - a multi-year initiative that will help to identify University needs, priorities and strategic vision, and guide planning efforts for the University's physical campuses for decades to come. This role provides a unique opportunity to be a part of a transformative project on a dynamic, visionary team in order to support an effort that will engage every area of the University's organization. This position will be responsible for gathering information and coordinating clear, timely, consistent, and accessible communications that inform and engage campus and community stakeholders throughout the master planning process. Working closely with campus leadership, planning teams, the Master Plan consultant team, and the Operational Services and Strategies communications team, the Communications Coordinator will help translate complex planning concepts into understandable messaging to support the master planning effort. This position is currently funded for a 3 year period. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Create and support engagement and communications efforts in support of the Campus Master Plan. Responsibilities
7 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, or similar work. Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field. Excellent writing and communications skills. Experience using content management systems and managing web and digital content. Ability to work independently and to collaborate on teams. Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite and with programs such as Canva. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently or in concert with other teams to ensure appropriate coordination, time management, and prioritization of competing tasks. Ability to use tact, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality. Ability to adhere to high ethical standards. An equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications7+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or similar work. Experience in the construction or architecture industries, higher education, public sector, planning or capital projects. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Salary Range$75,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
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. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- 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.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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:
---- 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. | |