Assistant Director, Communications

Location: Bryan, Texas, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in a TTI Texas-based office. The primary duty station is TTI headquarters in Bryan, and the first 30 days must be worked at that location.

Company

Texas A&M Transportation Institute is a Texas state agency and member of The Texas A&M University System that develops research, education, and technology-transfer solutions for transportation challenges.

What you will do

• Supervise the Creative, Web and Application, Content, and Editorial service-line leads.
• Manage project intake, assignment, tracking, milestones, deadlines, budgets, and work orders.
• Coordinate projects through content development, editing, design, proofing, client review, accessibility checks, and approval.
• Act as a liaison among project managers, project workers, clients, and communications teams.
• Create, develop, and implement internal and external strategic communications with the Director.
• Write, review, and edit materials, prepare presentations, and provide backup support to the Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least seven years of experience in a communications environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, customer service, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage complex workflows, prioritize multiple deadlines, and coordinate across teams.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, plus familiarity with databases and job-tracking systems.
• Employment is subject to U.S. work authorization requirements; immigration sponsorship may be affected by current H-1B restrictions and fees.

Nice to have

• Experience coordinating communications processes, follow-ups, and projects across multiple teams.
• Writing, editing, design, content-development, or production-workflow experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexible work hours.
• Health coverage options and additional employee benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance and tuition reimbursement may be available if eligible.
• Data allowance, home-office equipment reimbursement, leadership development, and wellness programs.
• Work may occasionally extend beyond normal business hours or include weekends and travel.