E-3 Visa Communications Director Jobs

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16609

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Salary Range: Up to $55,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/6/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover letter is preferred
• Contact information for three professional references

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Job Summary

The Senior Communications Specialist provides professional skills and oversight in communications, journalism, and marketing activities. This role supports the design, implementation, measurement, and optimization of marketing and communication plans and programs with long-and short-term strategies that support institutional priorities and business goals, while contributing to building the University brand. The Senior Specialist collaborates with university stakeholders to develop and implement communication strategies to enhance an organization's public image and relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages the college's website, including developing, editing, publishing and proactively reviewing and updating content to ensure accuracy, relevance, accessibility and compliance with university standards.
• Oversees the college's social media platforms, including content planning, creation, scheduling, publishing and audience engagement to promote college news, programs, events and student and faculty achievements.
• Designs and produces digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, flyers, brochures, presentations, digital signage and other promotional materials.
• Writes and edits news stories, announcements, newsletters, website content and other communications materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborates with college leadership, departments, faculty, staff and university partners to proactively identify and gather content that promotes college initiatives, accomplishments, programs and events.
• Monitors website analytics, social media engagement and communications performance, preparing reports and recommending improvements to increase effectiveness.
• Coordinates communications and marketing projects, managing timelines, priorities and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• At the discretion of the hiring department, education may be substituted for experience on a one for one basis.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in photography, videography and editing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Website Management
• Social Media Management
• Graphic Design and Digital Content Creation
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Organization and Project Management
• Problem Solving and Attention to Detail

Working Conditions

Office Environment. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Some travel may be required to off-campus activities.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.

This position will work primarily on downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.