S09668P

Marketing and Communications Specialist

CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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

Employee

Non-Benefits Eligible

Part Time

M-F 8-5, 20 hours a week. Occasional nights or weekends for event coverage.

20.00 - 22.00 per hour

01/03/2023

Yes

03/01/2023

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).

Communications Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The CED Marketing and Communications Specialist is a 20-hour a week position that will support our Communications Director in creating, editing, and publishing content for digital and print media. We are seeking someone who is self-motivated with strong writing and interpersonal skills, a proven record of task management, and an interest in spatial design and how it impacts our world. The ideal incumbent will have a passion for storytelling with a journalistic approach, energized by research and following leads to create work that meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. CED is a multi-disciplinary college with a wide range of research and public service projects happening at the undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral level. We have many stories to tell, and this employee will play a crucial role in helping us share our work with the world!

• Proficient in typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Highly skilled in researching and reporting in order to develop engaging and impactful story content.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills, as well as visual storytelling abilities.
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative to set and reach communication goals.
• Competent with digital platforms such as social media and websites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with social media content management, scheduling, and analytics.
• Ability to prioritize and communicate on multiple projects while still adhering to deadlines.
• Familiar with Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

• Typical demands of a standard office environment.
• Work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time

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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.

Content Creation:

• Participate in brainstorming creative and original ideas for online content.
• Write engaging captions for social media posts.
• Research, write, and publish stories to the CED website newsfeed.
• Collect and prioritize story suggestions from CED community and seek out additional stories related to CED values and efforts.
• Conceptualize compelling stories that will enhance the communication efforts of CED.
• Schedule and conduct interviews with faculty, students, or visiting lecturers when appropriate.
• Provide informative, well-written copy for various marketing materials and reports.

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Online Content Maintenance:

• Complete general updates and edits to various website pages as requested.
• Ensure that linked resources on social media are relevant and routinely updated.
• Assist in maintaining our Loomly account.
• Create and schedule posts on CED social media accounts when necessary.
• Write captions that incorporate appropriate hashtags and engage not only CED students, but other viewers as well.
• Remain up to date on search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and maintain our online presence accordingly.
• Review and proof the written content of student-led communications.

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Other:

• Attend and participate in PR Committee meetings, as well as monthly faculty and staff meetings.
• Maintain a consistent messaging strategy that adheres to CED and UGA’s messaging standards.
• Review student-run communications to ensure they adhere to CED and UGA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Wayde Brown

wabrown@uga.edu