Department Contact: Marissa Holguin, madoming@nmsu.edu, 575-646-3500

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The College of Arts & Sciences at New Mexico State University is seeking qualified applicants for a Marketing and Communications Specialist position.

Position Details

Position Title: Marketing & Comm Specialist

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330000-ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Creating and refreshing marketing materials, social media content, drip campaigns, etc. Create flyers, social media posts, email and text communications to potential students/participants.

Campaign Management - Create campaign assets with high-quality video, photos, and landing page design to attract prospective students. Plan and oversee multi-platform digital media campaigns to enhance brand awareness and support enrollment objectives.

Creative Content Creation and Oversight - Lead the production of engaging and visually compelling campaigns and digital media assets. Ensure all content aligns with NMSU College of Arts & Sciences brand voice, mission, and target audience needs. For example, coordinating the development of promotional videos, student testimonial series, and motion graphics for enrollment campaigns.

Digital Media Strategy Development - Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for digital media content aligned with NMSU College of Arts & Sciences overall marketing goals. For example, creating a strategy that integrates video storytelling, photography, and interactive media to elevate brand visibility and foster student engagement.

Website Content Management - Maintain and update College of Arts & Sciences web pages and campaign landing pages in accordance with NMSU brand and accessibility standards. Work with departments to publish accurate, timely information about programs, events, and student opportunities; review content and links regularly; and improve page organization, search visibility, and calls to action. Monitor website analytics and recommend updates that strengthen the user experience and support recruitment goals.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience developing digital marketing content and campaigns for multiple audiences.
Strong graphic design, photography, and video production or editing skills, with a portfolio of work.
Experience updating web pages through a content management system and writing clear, accessible web content.
Strong writing and editing skills for social media, email, web, and print.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work with departments to gather and verify information.
Experience using website and campaign analytics to assess results and recommend improvements.
Experience marketing academic programs or recruiting prospective students.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable design and video tools.
Knowledge of search engine optimization, digital accessibility, and brand standards.
Knowledge of or experience with Cascade CMS and WordPress, including updating page content, maintaining links, and publishing accessible, brand-consistent web pages.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.