UGA Communications Coordinator

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 (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 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.

Division of Development and Alumni Relations: 

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

Development and Alumni Relations' Office of Communications: 

We serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) at the University of Georgia. Twice a year, we plan. The rest of the time, we design mailers, build websites, write, film, photograph, market events, and a lot more. Collaboration is how we do our best work. White-boarding and idea-bouncing get us going. Data and analytics teach us how to do better next time. We love to learn from one another. We often partner with the Marketing & Communications division and build templates and tools to help all schools, colleges, and units with development and alumni relations. We streamline. And dot-connect. And always do our best to consider our audiences’ perspectives. We are always searching for new ways–more creative ways–to reach our alumni and donors. To help our division achieve its mission and help every DAR unit achieve its goals.

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Coordinator develops and implements marketing, advertising, and public relations plans for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), specifically working closely with 2-6 offices (units) within the division. A large part of this position’s responsibilities include setting and guiding the marketing strategy in partnership with the unit and division leadership, as well as managing the on-deadline execution of communications tactics such as websites, print materials, solicitation campaigns, engagement initiatives, event support and more. This position helps the DAR Communications (DARCOMM) team identify opportunities for better division-wide collaboration and prioritization of projects based on the division’s strategic plan. Another primary function of this position is to support the creation of on-brand and accurate content for press releases, webpages, emails, print materials, events, and more—whether by writing or by delegating to colleagues and freelancers. Throughout the execution of their responsibilities, the Communications Coordinator is expected to collaborate with appropriate parties, delegate to writers and interns, and manage timelines to ensure all deliverables are ready on time, on budget, and accurate. In general, the Communications Coordinator enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing efforts that promote fundraising, career development, and alumni engagement among the University of Georgia’s many target audiences (alumni, donors, faculty/staff, students, corporate partners, foundations, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: 

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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in project management systems, such as ASANA, Trello, Basecamp, etc.
• Experience in media relations, digital advertising, email marketing and/or social marketing.
• Ability to manage 30+ projects with varying deadlines at any given time.
• Knowledge of AP Style writing.
• An eye for design and/or knowledge of design programs is a bonus.
• Experience in higher education and/or fundraising.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

EEO Policy Statement: 

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).