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Research Communications Intern

Employer: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens Area

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Posting Number:

G/R10681P

Working Title:

Research Communications Intern

Department:

VPR-Research Communications

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The Office of Research encourages and supports innovative interdisciplinary research, scholarship and creative activities that contribute to the physical, emotional and economic well-being of the people of Georgia, the nation and the world. Through partnerships and collaborations, we seek to share knowledge, increase innovation and deliver the products of our research to the marketplace.

College/Unit/Department website:

https://research.uga.edu

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:

Up to 20 hours/week. To be determined by Supervisor.

Advertised Salary:

10.00/hr

Anticipated Start Date:

12/21/2020

Posting Date:

11/23/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EOO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties/Responsibilities:

The student will play an important role in marketing communications supporting the University’s research enterprise and the thousands of individual faculty and researchers across UGA’s campuses, and it will report directly to the Director of Research Communications. Primary job responsibilities include:
- Create content for and support the development of a strategic social media program supporting UGA research. Specific channels include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Help research and write stories describing UGA research projects intended for consumption by a mass audience.
- Analyze and report social media analytics and provide recommendations to the Research Communications team

Percentage of time:

100

Classification Title:

Student Assistant

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

.50

Position Summary:

The UGA Office of Research invites applications for one student position with the Office of Research Communications. The student will play a vital role in marketing communications supporting the University’s research enterprise and the thousands of individual faculty and researchers across UGA’s campuses. This position’s primary focus will be on developing and calendaring content and tracking metrics for the Research Communications social media portfolio.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

This position is best suited for students looking toward a career in marketing communications and/or public relations. For Spring 2021, we are interested in students who possess experience and interest in managing social media channels. Additional preferred skills include science writing and storytelling, digital photography and/or videography, and website content management.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 20 lbs and carrying up to 20 lbs. (Office environment)

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Is driving a requirement of this position?:

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info

Telephone: 706-542-3000
Location: 215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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