Marketing & Communications Specialist

Position Details

Posting Number : S14212P

Working Title :

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Department : ENGR-Deans Office

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia and has a long history of public higher education. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs thousands of faculty and staff and educates tens of thousands of students.

About the College / Unit / Department

• The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs. Since its founding in 2012, enrollment has grown to over 2,400 students. The college focuses on learning, discovery, and innovation within a comprehensive, land?grant, research institution. Website : ; ;

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Posting Details

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

This position will work in person on the main Athens campus.

Standard business hours are 8am-5pm.

Occasional evening / weekend hours as needed to capture College events.

Advertised Salary :

$50,000-$55,000; based on experience

Posting Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

12 / 01 / 2025

Application Materials

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please include the following documents :

Resume / CV

Cover Letter

Portfolio showing 2-3 samples of work

Writing sample (1)

3 professional references with contact information

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO and USG Policies

EEO Policy Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 at , and Freedom of Expression is supported at policy 6.5.

Duties / Responsibilities

Social Media Management & Development

Assist with College of Engineering and GNEM social media, including creating and posting content.

Manage MLL social channels, including creating and posting content, monitoring engagement, and using outlets to market events and outreach.

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Marketing & Graphic Design

Design and create marketing and promotional material.

Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on creation of figures and graphs for research publications and grant proposals.

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Photography, Videography, & Editing

Attend college / GNEM / MLL events to capture video and photo content.

Edit and assemble videos for various outlets.

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Writing & Copyediting

Conceptualize and develop stories for news releases, newsletters, social media, the college website, and other platforms.

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties related to the success of the communications and marketing efforts for the College of Engineering.

Attend monthly staff meetings and scheduled team meetings.

Professional development and any UGA / CENGR trainings.

Percentage of time : 25

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

WordPress experience

Knowledge of HTML and CSS

Photography experience

Contact

Recruitment Contact Name :

Lillian Ballance

Recruitment Contact Email :

lillianhb@

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