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Position Details
Posting Number:
G/R28992P
Working Title:
The Oglethorpe Echo Ad Sales
Department:
Grady-Journalism Department
Employment Type:
Employee
Anticipated Start Date:
05/07/2025
Posting Date:
04/09/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Duties & Responsibilities
The right candidate will be paid $12.50 an hour for 10 hours a week (hours include commute time).
Sell print and digital ads for The Echo, a 151-year-old weekly newspaper in Oglethorpe County, and its special sections.
Deliver weekly papers to local businesses and maintain established business relationships with contacts.
Create monthly house ads, sell print and digital ads, help create feature pages and ad campaigns alongside the business and marketing managers.
Assist the business and marketing managers at The Oglethorpe Echo.
Other duties as assigned.
Classification & Compensation Classification Title:
Student Assistant
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
FTE:
25%
Physical Demands & Position Requirements
Driving for job duties. Driving is a requirement.
Does not have operation, access, or control of financial resources.
Does not require a P‑Card.
Does not have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.
Has security access.
Is a Position of Trust: Yes
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.
Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Andy Johnston
Recruitment Contact Email:
ajohnston@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
https://www.uga.edu/
Position Details
Posting Number:
G/R28992P
Working Title:
The Oglethorpe Echo Ad Sales
Department:
Grady-Journalism Department
Employment Type:
Employee
Anticipated Start Date:
05/07/2025
Posting Date:
04/09/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Duties & Responsibilities
The right candidate will be paid $12.50 an hour for 10 hours a week (hours include commute time).
Sell print and digital ads for The Echo, a 151-year-old weekly newspaper in Oglethorpe County, and its special sections.
Deliver weekly papers to local businesses and maintain established business relationships with contacts.
Create monthly house ads, sell print and digital ads, help create feature pages and ad campaigns alongside the business and marketing managers.
Assist the business and marketing managers at The Oglethorpe Echo.
Other duties as assigned.
Classification & Compensation Classification Title:
Student Assistant
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
FTE:
25%
Physical Demands & Position Requirements
Driving for job duties. Driving is a requirement.
Does not have operation, access, or control of financial resources.
Does not require a P‑Card.
Does not have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.
Has security access.
Is a Position of Trust: Yes
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.
Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Andy Johnston
Recruitment Contact Email:
ajohnston@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr