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Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
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.
Requisition
202600204S
Title
Coordinator I - Creative Content Coordinator
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 7. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
IMC Athletics External Engagement
Division
Integrated Marketing Communications
Open Date
07/13/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in a related field. One year of experience in a related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs semi-complex administrative and supervisory program work.
Primary Responsibilities
Reports to the Associate Director for Fan Engagement and Marketing and supports the promotion and advancement of the Bearkat Athletics brand through the development of digital and print media assets. Collaborates closely with the Fan Engagement and Marketing team and the AVP for Marketing and Branding to execute creative initiatives that align with departmental goals, brand standards, and strategic priorities. Designs and produces graphics, templates, and visual assets that enhance and maintain the overall visual identity of Bearkat Athletics. Creates content for a variety of applications, including social media, marketing campaigns, videoboards, digital advertising, print materials, game day operations, credentials, signage, tickets, posters, newsletters, and other promotional collateral. Develops still and motion graphic content for Daktronics video displays, Rocket Motion systems, social media platforms, and other digital channels. Collaborates with marketing staff on animation, campaign messaging, and the consistent visual execution of departmental initiatives across all platforms. Works with communications, marketing, and sport-specific staff to create and execute creative content plans for assigned sports and projects. Designs and delivers visual assets that support ticket sales, fan engagement, brand awareness, revenue generation, and departmental marketing objectives. Maintains and advances the Bearkat Athletics visual identity through consistent application of branding standards, typography, color usage, layout design, and graphic design principles. Demonstrates a strong eye for composition, visual hierarchy, detail, and brand consistency across all creative deliverables. Manages multiple creative projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining production quality. Organizes, maintains, and archives creative files and digital assets while supporting real-time creative needs during athletic events and other live activations. Supports graphics development for facility enhancements, environmental branding, signage, and other venue-related visual applications as assigned. Requires working knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Experience with motion graphics and animation is preferred. Does not establish departmental brand strategy or creative direction but is responsible for executing creative projects and visual communications within established brand standards and departmental objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Works collaboratively in the planning, coordination, and execution of creative projects while adhering to established brand guidelines, visual standards, and departmental creative direction. This position is responsible for translating strategic and creative objectives into high-quality visual content and does not independently establish brand or creative direction. Supervises and manages student employees who support the creation and production of graphic design, photography, videography, signage, print materials, and other visual assets, ensuring all work aligns with departmental standards and visual identity. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other University departments, personnel, and other agencies.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47828
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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