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Assistant to the Dean for Marketing and Communications

VPSA-Dean of Students

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.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm with occasional nights and weekends

$50,000-$55,000

12/01/2021

Yes

02/01/2022

Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by January 14th.

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).

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Marketing/Public Relations Professional

Exempt

Public Relations

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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.

This position reports to the Dean of Students. The individual is a member of the leadership team for the Tate Student Center and the administrative staff for the Office of the Dean of Students.

Bachelors degree with major course work in related curriculum; experience in public relations, journalism, broadcasting or a related field of work.

Minimal lifting of supplies for programs and events.

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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.

Serve as communications director for the Dean of Students. · Conceive and implement events and opportunities designed to promote visibility for and awareness of the Dean of Students among campus constituents including students, administrators and faculty/staff· Develop strategies to enhance and maintain channels of communication between the Dean and the staff as well as between the Dean and student leaders· Assist in the development and implementation of staff development initiatives for staff on behalf of the Dean· Provide copywriting assistance and proofreading services for the Dean, including proposals, speeches and position papers as needed

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Design and implement marketing strategies aimed at highlighting the programs, goals, events, facilities, students and staff of the units, programs and services of the Office of the Dean of Students and its five administrative units – Engagement, Leadership and Service, Student Care and Outreach, Student Transitions, Student Veterans Resource Center, and the Tate Student Center.
· Coordinate distribution of press releases to promote departmental activities via radio, television and print media within UGA and in surrounding communities· Develop advertising specifically tailored to emphasize the positive and multifaceted aspects of the units within the Dean of Student administrative structure· Coordinate creation and distribution of departmental promotional brochures, calendars and publications· Design summer orientation promotions, including activities packets and displays showcasing programs, facilities and services offered through the Office of the Dean of Students· Oversee web site design and maintenance

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Oversee, advise and direct publications and design work with an emphasis on quality and cost effectiveness.
· Coordinate development of departmental publications· Advise student groups on design, printing and promotion of events· Design posters, signage and other collateral materials as needed· Be available for consultation for all department marketing and publications needs· Coordinate photography for events and facilities· Advise staff and student leaders on techniques and sources of printing, design and finishing work· Work closely with the departmental graphic designers and with Print & Copy Services to produce deliverables

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Create an ongoing public relations strategy that promotes a positive department image.
· Initiate and maintain close public relations contacts with both the UGA and surrounding communities· Underscore the numerous positive aspects of the department’s programs, events and facilities· Design and disseminate newsletters, brochures, calendars and previews of upcoming events· Develop a more effective and comprehensive use of current UGA public relations resources and facilities

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

Dawn Palmer

dawn.palmer.uga.edu