Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number STA002562Classification TitleCommunications CoordinatorWorking TitleLocationStatesboro CampusDepartment3900100101-Acad Affairs, Provost & VPPosition StatusFull-TimePosition Summary

Academic Affairs. The Communications Coordinator provides the day-to-day management and coordination of communication and marketing initiatives for a division, college, or department. Interacts with stakeholders and contributes to development of communication plans and marketing activity to advance the mission of the unit and University.

Essential Functions

•Develops and implements effective communication strategies and creative methods using print, web based and multi-media to advance the mission of Academic Affairs.
•Gathers news, creates and implements communications plans, develops messaging, writes stories and coordinates dissemination of story packages.
•Seeks compelling narratives and develops materials to support the division and University’s strategic communications goals and to convey key program results.
•Researches, plans, writes and edits content for the departmental website; uses data to evaluate the content’s impact.
•Recommends ideas, improvements, and best practices to edit and refresh the website; oversees the design and maintenance of departmental website.
•Advises on local and national external communications opportunities to market programs and faculty research.
•Collaborates with University of Communications and Marketing to coordinate communications efforts and ensure consistent messaging

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?NoMinimum Experience Required

Three or more years of related work experience

Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?NoKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment

Preferred EducationPreferred ExperienceSalary Range$36,500 - $45,700Job Open Date11/04/2019Job Closing Date11/25/2019Special Instructions SummaryQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/63636Required Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have three or more years of related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have the ability to use PC computers and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No