University of Georgia is hiring: Sr. Marketing and Public Relations Professional

Sr. Marketing and Public Relations Professional
The Senior Marketing and Public Relations Professional works with the Tifton Campus Conference Center director to create and implement marketing programs and strategies that increase clientele. This role creates and maintains customer databases, consults and negotiates contracts with clients, provides engagement and communication services, leads conference planning committees, manages the full onsite execution of complex events, and collaborates on conference budget management and business recaps. The position also supervises, trains, and evaluates new conference planners.

Posting Details
Posting Number: S15155P
Posting Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: Provisional
Location: Tifton Area

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications
None specified.

Position Summary
The Senior Marketing and Public Relations Professional is responsible for developing and executing marketing and event strategies to attract and retain clients for the Tifton Campus Conference Center. The role includes database management, client outreach, event coordination, partnership development, and financial oversight within the Center’s budget.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Extensive knowledge of marketing research, promotions, and public relations practices

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Supervisory and leadership abilities

Pleasant, professional demeanor

Physical Demands

Lift lightweight materials when necessary

Travel and drive as required for job duties

Duties / Responsibilities
Marketing and Event Coordination

Perform market research and collaborate with the Center Director to develop cohesive marketing plans

Support the Center Director in identifying, recruiting, and securing potential clients for conferences, meetings, and special events

Conduct outreach to prospective clients for marketing and event recruitment purposes

Engage in marketing, outreach, and promotional activities to increase awareness of the Conference Center and drive interest in hosted services

Meet with clients to advise on promotions, event packages, space options, and support services

Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of events, ensuring client needs and institutional standards are met

Collaborate with the local tourism board and Chamber of Commerce to promote the Conference Center and its events

Compile, maintain, and manage client mailing and email databases for targeted marketing campaigns

Supervisory Duties

Train new conference planners

Supervise conference planners in their assigned tasks

Perform annual evaluations of conference planners

Contract Negotiation

Consult vendors to negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and produce business recaps

Participate in leadership conference planning committees and meetings

Coordinate onsite management of highly complex events

Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Tim Grey
Email: tgrey@uga.edu

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

Other Documents #1

Equal Employment Opportunity
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 for accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR.

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