Public Relations Specialist
Stryker Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position Summary
The Terry College of Business seeks a full‑time employee for the Institute for Leadership Advancement (ILA). The applicant will develop and manage an overall marketing and communications strategy for ILA, including brand management, social media management, newsletter development, and website management. This role also plays a significant role in donor‑focused development and stewardship efforts that require communications to various stakeholders.
Salary: $40,000 plus commensurate with experience. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Location: Athens Area.
Responsibilities
Overall Communications Strategy
Brand Management Maintain a cohesive brand voice, adhering to UGA and Terry College brand guidelines.
Social Media Management
Develop, schedule, and monitor content across ILA platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Track analytics to improve engagement and performance.
Maintain professional feeds, respond to queries, and flag potentially harmful posts.
Monitor Terry College and UGA social media and repost when associated with ILA.
Newsletters Manage compilation, design, and dissemination of weekly student newsletters, weekly reminders & upcoming events slides, twice‑yearly newsletters, and additional newsletters as needed.
Website Management
Lead the effort and execute copy and design for the ILA website with attention to deadlines and program changes.
Consult with OMC to maintain consistency across Terry Branding.
Marketing Materials
Maintain and update the design and copy of master files for student and donor‑focused marketing collateral.
Coordinate with the Office of Marketing & Communications to flag important updates, materials, and handle marketing and communications efforts to maintain adherence to the Terry Brand.
Ensure marketing materials are on hand.
Strategic Marketing
Develop and maintain the brand voice for alumni programs.
Manage subscriptions for departments and ensure the platforms are the most advantageous.
Manage all external and internal communications, event marketing, and participant recruitment efforts.
Partner with ILA faculty and other Terry College departments to identify and develop stories highlighting students' service‑learning efforts.
Donor‑Focused Development and Stewardship Efforts
Drive and coordinate efforts to produce stewardship reports and solicitation campaigns in collaboration with Terry Development and Alumni Relations.
Coordinate and compile student success stories to highlight in stewardship reports for corporate sponsors and donors.
Coordinate with internal Terry teams to ensure brand standards.
Project Management & Copyediting
Monitor and support internal team’s adherence to protective deadlines.
Support review and copyediting of team‑development content.
Other Miscellaneous Duties Other duties as assigned by Director.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Experience with public relations and/or marketing.
Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
Excellent written communication skills.
Proficiency in CANVA, Google Drive, Mailchimp, and WordPress.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Demands Working in a normal office environment.
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, 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).
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Allison Porter (adavis@uga.edu).
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
List of References with Contact Information
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Salary: $40,000 plus commensurate with experience. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Location: Athens Area.
Responsibilities
Overall Communications Strategy
Brand Management Maintain a cohesive brand voice, adhering to UGA and Terry College brand guidelines.
Social Media Management
Develop, schedule, and monitor content across ILA platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Track analytics to improve engagement and performance.
Maintain professional feeds, respond to queries, and flag potentially harmful posts.
Monitor Terry College and UGA social media and repost when associated with ILA.
Newsletters Manage compilation, design, and dissemination of weekly student newsletters, weekly reminders & upcoming events slides, twice‑yearly newsletters, and additional newsletters as needed.
Website Management
Lead the effort and execute copy and design for the ILA website with attention to deadlines and program changes.
Consult with OMC to maintain consistency across Terry Branding.
Marketing Materials
Maintain and update the design and copy of master files for student and donor‑focused marketing collateral.
Coordinate with the Office of Marketing & Communications to flag important updates, materials, and handle marketing and communications efforts to maintain adherence to the Terry Brand.
Ensure marketing materials are on hand.
Strategic Marketing
Develop and maintain the brand voice for alumni programs.
Manage subscriptions for departments and ensure the platforms are the most advantageous.
Manage all external and internal communications, event marketing, and participant recruitment efforts.
Partner with ILA faculty and other Terry College departments to identify and develop stories highlighting students' service‑learning efforts.
Donor‑Focused Development and Stewardship Efforts
Drive and coordinate efforts to produce stewardship reports and solicitation campaigns in collaboration with Terry Development and Alumni Relations.
Coordinate and compile student success stories to highlight in stewardship reports for corporate sponsors and donors.
Coordinate with internal Terry teams to ensure brand standards.
Project Management & Copyediting
Monitor and support internal team’s adherence to protective deadlines.
Support review and copyediting of team‑development content.
Other Miscellaneous Duties Other duties as assigned by Director.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Experience with public relations and/or marketing.
Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
Excellent written communication skills.
Proficiency in CANVA, Google Drive, Mailchimp, and WordPress.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Demands Working in a normal office environment.
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, 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).
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Allison Porter (adavis@uga.edu).
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
List of References with Contact Information
#J-18808-Ljbffr