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Public Relations Coordinator

VPR-Research Communications

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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.

https://research.uga.edu

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional after-hours and weekend work to meet deadlines and complete projects

$38,000 - $40,000

07/23/2021

Yes

09/01/2021

Athens Area

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).

Marketing/Public Relations Professional

Exempt

Public Relations

1.0

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The public relations coordinator in the Office of Research Communications will help to communicate a positive organizational image to internal and external audiences. This position will have primary responsibility for managing the office’s social media portfolio, including strategy and planning, follower acquisition, content development, and posting, analytics reporting, and the launch of any new channels. The position will also support the office’s other activities, particularly the development of research-related content for online and print vehicles and tracking of external media placements.

• Experience in managing branded social media channels.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, interviewing and proofreading.
• Knowledge & proficiency in editorial style (especially AP).
• Basic digital photography skills, including photo editing in Photoshop or Lightroom.
• Strong interpersonal & time management skills.
• Ability to translate complex, often scientific content for broader audiences.
• Experience working with a web content management system.

Sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 20 lbs.

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Social media management:
o Develop, post and monitor content for Twitter, Facebook and new channels.
o Design & execute follower-acquisition campaigns and improve engagement across social media channels.

45

Strategize and plan social media communications:
o Develop and manage publishing calendar across all social media channels.
o Cultivate collaborative relationships with other social media users on campus and within the Office of Research.
o Monitor evolving trends and adopt best practices.

25

Content development and implementation:
o Write, edit and/or proofread communications content (research news, press announcements, web content, brochures/flyers, etc.).
o Update website content in WordPress for Research Communications-managed sites.

15

Reporting:
o Report key social media metrics and track performance of campaigns.
o Track external media placements.

5

Team activities / Special projects:
o Plan projects and develop content with Research Communications team.
o Other duties as assigned.

5

Other duties as assigned.

5