Fine Arts and Events Coordinator

coordination of promotional communications, graphic design, digital content, event promotion, and college-wide marketing initiatives. The position manages college social media and web content, develops promotional materials, supports major college events, and assists with scheduling, ticketing, and front-of-house operations. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts & Communication. Essential Job Functions Promotional Communications & Graphic Design Develop promotional and marketing materials for the College of Fine Arts & Communication, including posters, banners, programs, digital graphics, web content, advertisements, and other materials. Collaborate with faculty, chairs, directors, and staff to promote college events, performances, concerts, programs, and initiatives. Coordinate advertising and promotional activities with campus, community, regional, and media partners. Digital Communications & Web Management Create, manage, and publish original content across college social media platforms while maintaining a cohesive presence consistent with university and college brand standards. Serve as the college web liaison and maintain college web content. Assist departments with web and social media updates as appropriate. Event Coordination, Scheduling & Ticketing Assist with planning and coordination of major college events, including Le Grand Bal, Pairings, Collage, Commencement, Friends of the Arts meetings, and other college events. Coordinate event scheduling and ticketing activities using 25Live, Ludus, or other designated university systems. Media Relations & Publicity Write, edit, and distribute press releases and other publicity materials highlighting college students, faculty, staff, programs, performances, events, and accomplishments. Box Office & Front-of-House Support Coordinate or provide box-office and front-of-house support for college events and performances as assigned, including event-related ticketing and guest-service activities. College Publications & Alumni Communications Write, edit, design, and coordinate production of the college's biannual Sights & Sounds newsletter. Collaborate with Alumni Affairs on communications and promotional activities directed toward Lamar University alumni. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in any field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, prospective students and parents. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Experience developing written content for multiple communication platforms. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to work weekends and attend events outside normal business hours as needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Desired Qualifications Three to five years of related professional experience. Experience with graphic design and current graphic design software. Experience with social media content development and management. Experience with web content management. Experience with Ludus or similar ticketing software. Experience with 25Live or similar scheduling software. Supplemental Information Key Competencies: Knowledge Knowledge of communications, marketing, branding, and promotional principles and practices. Knowledge of digital communications, social media, and web content practices. Knowledge of graphic design principles and effective visual communication. Skills Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational, project coordination, and time-management skills. Skill in developing clear and engaging content for print, web, social media, and other communication platforms. Skill in coordinating promotional activities, events, and multiple concurrent projects. Abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Ability to exercise initiative, creativity, sound judgment, and problem-solving. Ability to maintain consistency with established university and college branding and communication standards. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical activities associated with event support, including bending, stooping, squatting, climbing stairs, and walking between campus buildings. Job Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office and event environment. The position requires regular interaction with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community members and may require evening and weekend work in support of college events. Special Note : We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Who We Are: Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance. Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community. Benefits: Health, dental & vision insurance. Life insurance. State of Texas Retirement plans. Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.