Communications Coordinator, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Communications Coordinator, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Hiring Department:
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Nov 21, 2025

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

As the new space age emerges, the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin has the exciting opportunity to establish ourselves as the nucleus for technology development for new space and as the hub for the next generation of computational methods and data analytics for aerospace. This role has a high impact on our ability to promote our cutting‑edge research and efforts in areas such as space engineering/science, aviation, robotics, computation, mechanics and more.

At UT Aerospace, where our academic programs rank among the top 10 in the nation, the sky is not the limit!

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• 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
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

• Develop and coordinate a strategic communications plan – anticipate and plan for strategic communications needs for the department in concert with department leadership; promote large‑scale initiatives, events, awards, or special projects; assess communication tools or channels to keep PR efforts aligned with relevant trends; collaborate with leadership, faculty, and staff; establish relationships with other university units; represent ASE on college communications team.
• Content creation – create high‑quality graphic design and written materials and digital content to enhance the department's reputation and national standing; focus on ground‑breaking research, graduate student and faculty recruiting, the student experience, alumni and corporate relations, and fundraising; produce key communication pieces such as magazines, newsletters, press releases, news and feature articles, short videos, marketing email campaigns, messaging for ASE leadership.
• Social media and website management – oversee maintenance of the department's social media channels, digital screens and website; promote department achievements; identify new opportunities and ways to enhance visibility; monitor comments and conversations; engage with audiences; track trends; use analytics reports; supervise social media student associate.
• Project management – coordinate and oversee communications projects such as re‑branding initiatives, new communications tools, marketing materials, vendor coordination, etc.
• Brand Management and Media relations – act as the department's media contact; assist media relations efforts; produce press releases and pitch strategies; field questions from reporters; set up media interviews; develop strategies to strengthen ASE brand and identity.
• Event support – promote, execute and enhance events, outreach and development efforts; serve as designated photographer; provide day‑of event support; coordinate volunteers; work with alumni and industry engagement coordinator on alumni relations projects.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent experience and at least seven years of experience.
• Proven experience with digital communication strategies and social media (preferably Linked In and Instagram).
• Demonstrated experience writing press releases and/or news and feature articles.
• Ability…