Communications Strategist- School of Public Health
Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
Job Summary
The SPH Communication Strategist is responsible for developing and managing messaging and content to promote Augusta University's School of Public Health. The position reports in a dual relationship to the university's Communications & Marketing department (solid line) and the School of Public Health (dotted line).
Responsibilities
Leadership and Administration – Manage the daily administration of the Communications office, including editorial and digital communications planning, project oversight, and serve as liaison between SPH leadership and AU Communications & Marketing. Conduct routine reviews and updates of website content, ensuring ongoing improvements and phased updates and redesigns. Maintain social media activities in collaboration with university social media activities executed by AU Communications & Marketing.
External Communications Management – Curate editorial content to promote SPH initiatives, produce the annual SPH magazine, and generate news, features, and multimedia stories. Oversee SPH website content, utilize DCM tools, and post content on electronic bulletin boards.
Internal Communications Management – Oversee internal communications platforms (SharePoint, Teams site) and monthly e-newsletter. Manage and consult on communications requests from SPH faculty, staff, and students; coordinate photography and videography; build and maintain a digital content library; translate and communicate university-level strategies.
Communications & Marketing Plan Development & Implementation – Oversee the implementation of internal and external communications and brand marketing plan, support SPH enrollment marketing plan, and collect, analyze, and report data on communication impacts.
Other – Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of communication and marketing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience with media software, social media platforms, camera, radio, and print media.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge – Working knowledge of standard office equipment; detail oriented with strong communication skills; excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Skills – Prioritization, time management, and social media discretion; supervisory skills to provide indirect supervision of personnel assisting with social media platforms.
Abilities – Ability to maintain confidentiality; professionalism and discretion when interacting with all levels of personnel and stakeholders; independent judgment and decision making; manage deadlines and work well under pressure.
Shift / Salary / Benefits
Shift: Days, Monday–Friday (outside normal hours may be required for exempt positions).
Pay Band: B10.
Salary: Minimum $52,500 – $65,600 annually; commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
Benefits (full‑time): Health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation, sick leave; 13 paid holidays; tuition assistance after six months of employment.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a background check prior to start.
Credit check if required for positions of trust or purchase card usage.
Motor vehicle reports for positions that drive a university vehicle.
Faculty hires: Proof of completed academic degrees, transcripts, and credential evaluation if foreign.
All employees must enforce confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and comply with cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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The SPH Communication Strategist is responsible for developing and managing messaging and content to promote Augusta University's School of Public Health. The position reports in a dual relationship to the university's Communications & Marketing department (solid line) and the School of Public Health (dotted line).
Responsibilities
Leadership and Administration – Manage the daily administration of the Communications office, including editorial and digital communications planning, project oversight, and serve as liaison between SPH leadership and AU Communications & Marketing. Conduct routine reviews and updates of website content, ensuring ongoing improvements and phased updates and redesigns. Maintain social media activities in collaboration with university social media activities executed by AU Communications & Marketing.
External Communications Management – Curate editorial content to promote SPH initiatives, produce the annual SPH magazine, and generate news, features, and multimedia stories. Oversee SPH website content, utilize DCM tools, and post content on electronic bulletin boards.
Internal Communications Management – Oversee internal communications platforms (SharePoint, Teams site) and monthly e-newsletter. Manage and consult on communications requests from SPH faculty, staff, and students; coordinate photography and videography; build and maintain a digital content library; translate and communicate university-level strategies.
Communications & Marketing Plan Development & Implementation – Oversee the implementation of internal and external communications and brand marketing plan, support SPH enrollment marketing plan, and collect, analyze, and report data on communication impacts.
Other – Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of communication and marketing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience with media software, social media platforms, camera, radio, and print media.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge – Working knowledge of standard office equipment; detail oriented with strong communication skills; excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Skills – Prioritization, time management, and social media discretion; supervisory skills to provide indirect supervision of personnel assisting with social media platforms.
Abilities – Ability to maintain confidentiality; professionalism and discretion when interacting with all levels of personnel and stakeholders; independent judgment and decision making; manage deadlines and work well under pressure.
Shift / Salary / Benefits
Shift: Days, Monday–Friday (outside normal hours may be required for exempt positions).
Pay Band: B10.
Salary: Minimum $52,500 – $65,600 annually; commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
Benefits (full‑time): Health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation, sick leave; 13 paid holidays; tuition assistance after six months of employment.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a background check prior to start.
Credit check if required for positions of trust or purchase card usage.
Motor vehicle reports for positions that drive a university vehicle.
Faculty hires: Proof of completed academic degrees, transcripts, and credential evaluation if foreign.
All employees must enforce confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and comply with cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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