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Job Title Communications Officer I
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full‑Time
Job ID 292640
Job Summary Participate in communications efforts designed to market a campus unit's products and/or services to target audiences. This position develops communications materials in the form of graphics, brochures, fact sheets, articles for publication, logo designs and/or websites. The role interacts consistently with unit management and personnel, customers and vendors; it typically advises and counsels NA and will not supervise.
Responsibilities
Conduct and utilize market research as necessary to recommend appropriate marketing communications strategies.
Develop content and oversee the design and production process for print collateral.
Consult with academic and/or administrative personnel to acquire necessary information about the subject.
Confer with Institute Communications and Marketing to ensure that Institute graphic and style standards are followed in all material.
Obtain cost estimates, collaborate in the selection of illustrators and printers, and approve their work, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exposure to higher than average noise levels, handling objects up to 100 pounds, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
Two to four years of job‑related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
2-4 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or digital content creation.
Prior experience working in higher education, nonprofit, or mission‑driven organizations.
Advanced proficiency in Slate CRM, including building forms, managing queries, and audience segmentation, as well as designing and scheduling email campaigns.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on InDesign and Illustrator for creating digital and print marketing assets.
Strong understanding of design principles and branding best practices.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter: that addresses your qualifications for this position.
Resume/CV.
All documents in a single PDF file, saved as your lastname_firstname.
Skills Knowledge, skills, and abilities include writing and communication, creativity and the ability to incorporate a variety of resources and tools to develop marketing materials. Requires understanding complex and/or highly technical ideas and programs and communicating them in lay terms, as well as organizational and communication skills and use of office and specialized computer applications.
Contact Information For additional information about this job opening, please contact Jaydale C Poyotte at vpgefd@gatech.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Additional commitments to freedom of expression and academic freedom are documented in the University System of Georgia policies.
Additional Information Job Grade: A7
Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000
Location: Atlanta, GA
Background check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Other Administrative Details This position is not supervisory and does not have any financial responsibilities. It does not require driving, a purchasing card, or security clearance, nor is it a position of trust. The role will not travel.
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Communications Officer I
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Job Title Communications Officer I
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full‑Time
Job ID 292640
Job Summary Participate in communications efforts designed to market a campus unit's products and/or services to target audiences. This position develops communications materials in the form of graphics, brochures, fact sheets, articles for publication, logo designs and/or websites. The role interacts consistently with unit management and personnel, customers and vendors; it typically advises and counsels NA and will not supervise.
Responsibilities
Conduct and utilize market research as necessary to recommend appropriate marketing communications strategies.
Develop content and oversee the design and production process for print collateral.
Consult with academic and/or administrative personnel to acquire necessary information about the subject.
Confer with Institute Communications and Marketing to ensure that Institute graphic and style standards are followed in all material.
Obtain cost estimates, collaborate in the selection of illustrators and printers, and approve their work, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exposure to higher than average noise levels, handling objects up to 100 pounds, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
Two to four years of job‑related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
2-4 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or digital content creation.
Prior experience working in higher education, nonprofit, or mission‑driven organizations.
Advanced proficiency in Slate CRM, including building forms, managing queries, and audience segmentation, as well as designing and scheduling email campaigns.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on InDesign and Illustrator for creating digital and print marketing assets.
Strong understanding of design principles and branding best practices.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter: that addresses your qualifications for this position.
Resume/CV.
All documents in a single PDF file, saved as your lastname_firstname.
Skills Knowledge, skills, and abilities include writing and communication, creativity and the ability to incorporate a variety of resources and tools to develop marketing materials. Requires understanding complex and/or highly technical ideas and programs and communicating them in lay terms, as well as organizational and communication skills and use of office and specialized computer applications.
Contact Information For additional information about this job opening, please contact Jaydale C Poyotte at vpgefd@gatech.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Additional commitments to freedom of expression and academic freedom are documented in the University System of Georgia policies.
Additional Information Job Grade: A7
Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000
Location: Atlanta, GA
Background check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Other Administrative Details This position is not supervisory and does not have any financial responsibilities. It does not require driving, a purchasing card, or security clearance, nor is it a position of trust. The role will not travel.
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