External Relation Specialist III

Job description

External Relation Specialist III ( 00058196 ) Organization : TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD: Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : TX Hghr Edu Coordinating Board 1801 Congress Ave Austin 78701 Job: : Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time State Job Code : 781U Texas Salary Admin Plan : N/A Grade : 00 Salary (Pay Basis) : 8,333.34 - 10,000.00 ( Monthly ) Number of Openings : 1 Overtime Status : Exempt Job Posting : May 4, 2026, 9:03:08 PM Closing Date : May 19, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Description General Description: Assists the agency’s efforts to communicate and advance higher education policy with external stakeholders, including legislators, state office holders, institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders. The ideal candidate must be a strong writer, strategic thinker, and collaborator with an interest in public policy, higher education, and public service. Work is performed under limited supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position reports directly to the Commissioner and wo...