East Texas A&M University – Division of Student Affairs – Dean of Students

As the in-house Marketing & Social Media for East Texas A&M University’s Division of Student Affairs, we drove campus-wide impact through storytelling, branded visuals, and targeted campaigns—boosting engagement, elevating visibility, and highlighting essential student resources.

Client

East Texas A&M University: Dean of Students — Division of Student Affairs

Date

August 1, 2024

Role

Marketing & Social Media

Project Breakdown

Within the Division of Student Affairs, I led the build-out of a cohesive, modern system to promote services, events, and resources across print and digital channels. Working with multiple Executive Directors, we unified brand presence, increased event awareness, and made it faster for students to find what they need.

Key Objectives

  • Define a campus-wide marketing strategy aligned with Division priorities.
  • Develop engaging content that connects emotionally and drives attendance.
  • Launch coordinated campaigns to grow reach, inquiries, and participation.

Process

  1. Discovery
    Reviewed existing materials for gaps, tone, and visual consistency; benchmarked against peer institutions and campus best practices.
  2. Content & Design Production
    Built branded series (Impact Report, Guidebooks, Event Maps, Save-the-Date, Honors); produced social posts, short motion, and print with QR pathways.
  3. Campaign Rollouts
    Executed multi-channel pushes for Lions Roar, Blue & Gold Honors, and hiring; timed drops and campus placements to meet students where they are.
  4. Measurement
    Tracked post performance, clicks, and QR scans to refine messaging; optimized formats, headlines, and layouts based on engagement patterns.

Impact

  • Documented growth in social reach and engagement across the academic year.
  • Higher turnout and inquiries for featured programs and events.
  • Stronger brand consistency across print, web, and on-campus signage.