Jobs
>
Athens

    Director of Marketing and Communications - Athens, United States - tapwage

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description
    Posting Number S12020P

    Working Title Director of Marketing and Communications

    Department Public Health-Devel & Pub Rel

    About the University of Georgia

    Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ).

    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 3,000 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.

    About the College/Unit/Department

    Founded in 2005, the College of Public Health is located on the University of Georgia's Health Sciences Campus. The College consists of four departments and three specialized institutes. The department is located in newly renovated facilities that house faculty, staff and students. The College of Public Health is actively engaged in community outreach activities.

    College/Unit/Department website

    Posting Type External

    Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

    Employment Type Employee

    Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

    Full/Part time Full Time

    Work Schedule

    Additional Schedule Information

    Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with occasional after hours.

    Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

    Posting Date 05/01/2024

    Open until filled Yes

    Closing Date

    Proposed Starting Date 06/01/2024

    Special Instructions to Applicants


    Applicants must submit with the application 3 examples of communications you've produced or supervised, such as press releases, magazines, campaign briefs, media kits, social media posts (graphics + caption), newsletters and other relevant samples.

    Be prepared to explain goals, strategies, outcomes, and challenges for each one.

    Location of Vacancy Athens Area

    EEO Policy StatementThe 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 ).

    Classification Title Director. Subdivision/Unit AD

    FLSA Exempt

    FTE 1.00

    Minimum QualificationsRequires 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
    • Demonstrated experience in integrated marketing and brand management
    • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
    • Superior communication and writing skills
    Position Summary


    This Director of Communications will develop and advance strategic communication efforts for the University of Georgia College of Public Health as well as supervise members of the CPH Communications Office.

    The Director reports directly to the dean and works in close coordination and cooperation with Dean's Office units, College leadership, faculty, staff, and students across the College and the University.

    The position supervises all college marketing and communications efforts to promote the College's mission and vision.

    The Director manages the planning, execution, and evaluation of all strategic communications, including editorial content, digital communications, and internal and external marketing campaigns, in alignment with the College and University strategic messaging and marketing strategies.


    The Director leads all branding and reputation management efforts to support the College's recruitment and reputational goals, ensuring consistent visual and messaging brand standards across the College, as well as providing guidance to the CPH community and external vendors.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

    • Ability to implement and manage major communications strategy initiatives.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and communication strategy, brand management, and crisis communications.
    • Knowledge of digital and social media strategy.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Ability to adapt operations and strategy to situational changes.
    • Ability to lead meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Superior interpersonal skills.
    • Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team.
    • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organization and planning skills.
    • Knowledge of AP Style.
    • Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft products.
    Physical Demands

    Sitting at desk for extended periods of time and use of repetitive actions during the entire work day.

    Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

    Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

    Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

    Does this position require a P-Card? No

    Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

    Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

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

    Credit and P-Card policy

    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]).

    Background Investigation Policy


    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

    You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the [UGA Background Check website]).

    Duties/ResponsibilitiesCommunication Strategy Development, Implementation, and Brand Management

    • Develop annual College communications strategy and brand positioning, in coordination with the dean.
    • Oversee the execution of external communication strategy, including editorial and digital marketing strategy.
    • Develop and execute annual peertopeer marketing strategy.
    • Support the development and execution of enrollment marketing strategy.
    • Oversee and implement internal communication strategy.
    • Collect, analyze and report data on strategy initiatives.
    Percentage of time 25

    Duties/ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Administration

    • Supervise the Digital Communications Coordinator and additional team members, e.g. student assistants.
    • Manage the daily administration of the CPH Communications Office; direct editorial and digital communications planning, oversee projects, and evaluate performance of communications team members.
    • Serve as liaison to the Dean, College of Public Health administrative leaders, and faculty to ensure their communication needs are supported.
    • Serve as liaison to UGA Division of Marketing & Communications.
    • Plan and manage budget for Communications Office.
    • Serve as primary point person for vendor relationships and contracts.
    Percentage of time 15

    Duties/ResponsibilitiesExternal Communications Management

    • Oversee editorial content calendar to strategically promote stories and initiatives that promote the College.
    • Oversee the production of annual magazine.
    • Generate/pitch news, features, or multimedia stories that highlight college, faculty, and student accomplishments to share with key external audiences through the CPH News portal, UGA channels, social media, enewsletters, and the annual magazine.
    Percentage of time 35

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Internal Communications Management

    • Oversee internal communications platforms, including website content and bimonthly internal enewsletter, Trending
    • Manage, delegate, and/or consult on communications or marketing requests from College faculty, staff, and students.
    • Regularly meet with College leadership to incorporate needs into communication strategy.
    • Translate Universitylevel strategies and changes to appropriate parties, e.g., approved brand and logo use for vendors.
    Percentage of time 25

    Contact Details

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

    Recruitment Contact Name Lauren Baggett

    Recruitment Contact Email

    Recruitment Contact Phone


  • InsideHigherEd Athens, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia is seeking an Executive Director of Marketing and Communications beginning July 2024 to lead the College's Office of Marketing and Communications, with responsibility for the development, planning, execution, ...


  • University of Georgia Athens, United States

    Posting Details · Posting Details · Posting Number · S12020P · Working Title · Director of Marketing and Communications · Department · Public Health-Devel & Pub Rel · About the University of Georgia · Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's ...


  • InsideHigherEd Athens, United States Administrative Jobs , Executive Administration Jobs ,

    Posting Number:S11847P · Working Title:Executive Director of Marketing and Communications: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences · Department:Franklin-Deans Office Admin · About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgi ...


  • Engineered Transportation International Athens, United States

    *THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED IN THE USA AND CANDIDATE WILL BE A US CITIZEN OR PERMANENT GREEN CARD HOLDER* · *INDUSTRY EXPERTISE REQUIRED- Hydrogen and cryogenics tank trailer industry* · POSITION SUMMARY: EnTrans is seeking a VP of Business Development for the Hydrogen and Cryog ...

  • Fogelman Properties

    Property Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Fogelman Properties Athens, United States

    Fogelman is interviewing professional Property Managers with experience managing a Conventional, Class A community for Lullwater at Jennings Mill. The ideal candidate possesses 3 + years of experience on a Class A property, strong with financials and reporting, a team leader with ...


  • Carrier Athens, United States Full time

    About this role · The Electificiation Product Manager is a critical and high visibility position to lead the growth of electrification and zero emissions offerings within the Carrier Transicold truck-trailer organization. The Electrification Product Manager oversees various elect ...

  • K-VA-T Food Stores Inc

    Professional Shopper

    3 weeks ago


    K-VA-T Food Stores Inc Athens, United States Part time

    Position Summary: Food City Professional Shoppers are responsible for the accurate and efficient shopping and processing of all orders received through Food City's Go Cart service. Professional Shoppers are accountable for marketing and sales goals as well as delivering outstandi ...


  • Brody Jackson - State Farm Agent Athens, United States Part time

    Position Overview · Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financia ...

  • Shane Dekle - State Farm Agent

    Account Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Shane Dekle - State Farm Agent Athens, United States Full time

    Position Overview · State Farm Insurance Agent located in Athens, GA is seeking an outgoing, career-oriented professional to join their team. As a State Farm team member for Shane Dekle - State Farm Agent, you will build and develop customer relationships within the community to ...


  • UnitedHealth Group Athens, United States Full time

    Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical st ...


  • PrideStaff Athens, United States Temporary to Hire

    PRODCUTION ASSOCIATE · Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 2:45am · Pay Rate: $17.00 · Location: Athens, TN · Experience: 6+ months · We are excited to share a new opportunity PrideStaff, a nationally recognized staffing company, has been given an opportunity to assist a bona ...


  • University of Georgia Athens, United States Full time

    Department · website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information monday – Friday 8a.m to 5 p.m Advertised Salary $,-$, Posting Date //4 Open until ...

  • InsideHigherEd

    Work Study Student

    3 weeks ago


    InsideHigherEd Athens, United States

    Posting Number:G/R01281P · Working Title:Work Study Student (NE) · Department:VPI-Service Learning · About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of hig ...


  • Britt Medical Search Athens, United States

    Highly rated pediatric practice is seeking BE/BC Pediatrician to join practice in east Atlanta, GA suburb. Our core principles revolve around kindness, integrity, dignity and service so we are seeking someone with high integrity and empathy and an enthusiasm to serve others. · Te ...


  • Carrier Athens, United States Full time

    About this role · The SIOP Demand Planning leader will have oversight of the regional Consensus Demand Plan for the assigned BU / segment. This role will oversee the regional demand planning process and provide strategic direction to continuously enhance demand planning capabilit ...

  • TENNECO

    HR Generalist

    3 days ago


    TENNECO Athens, United States

    Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Perfor ...


  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, United States Full time

    Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee (between Knoxville/Chattanooga) is seeking a full-timeHematologist/Oncologistto join the team and support regional cancer care services. · Position Details: · Established Market · Hospitalist and Oncology Nursing Support · Welco ...


  • InsideHigherEd Athens, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    Posting Number:F1823P · Working Title:Business Consultant Gwinnett · Department:PSO-Small Business Dev Center · About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institu ...


  • OnAgent, Inc. Athens, United States

    Are you seeking to elevate your success? · Embrace the opportunity to join our collaborative mastermind group, featuring mentorship from Steven Koleno, one of the most forward thinking real estate agents of our time, while partnering with the most advanced real estate brokerage ...

  • InsideHigherEd

    Archway Professional

    2 weeks ago


    InsideHigherEd Athens, United States Administrative Jobs ,

    Posting Number:F1990P · Working Title:Archway Professional - Connected Resilient Communities (CRC) · Department:PSO-Archway Partnership · About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, an ...