Sr. Marketing and Public Relations Professional

Position Information

Classification Title: Sr. Marketing and Public Relations Professional
Posting Number: S15155P
Working Title: Sr. Marketing and Public Relations Professional
Department: CAES-Tifton Conf Center
Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Schedule varies based on events and may include weekends and early morning or late nights.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 05/15/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 07/01/2026
USG Core Values and EEO: 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).
Overview

The Senior Marketing and Public Relations Professional works with the Tifton Campus Conference Center director to create and utilize marketing programs and strategies to increase clientele. This role creates and maintains customer databases to use in the marketing program; consults and negotiates contracts with clients; provides clientele engagement, communications, and consultation services; participates and leads in relevant conference planning committees and meetings; manages the full onsite execution of highly complex events from start to finish; and works with the director on conference budget management and business recaps. They also supervise and train new conference planners and conduct their annual performance evaluations.
Responsibilities

Marketing and Event Coordination for the Conference Center: Performs market research and collaborates with the Center Director and UGA CAES to develop and implement consistent, cohesive marketing and event promotion plans.
Supports the Center Director in all aspects of marketing and event coordination by identifying, recruiting, and securing potential clients for conferences, meetings, and special events.
Conducts outreach to prospective clients for both marketing and event recruitment purposes.
Engages in marketing, outreach, and promotional activities to increase awareness of the Conference Center and drive interest in hosted events and services.
Meets with clients to advise and consult on available promotions, event packages, space options, and support services offered by the Conference Center.
Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of events, including conferences, workshops, meetings, and special functions, ensuring client needs and institutional standards are met.
Works closely with the local tourism board and Chamber of Commerce to promote the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center and its events to industry partners, new residents relocating to Georgia, and the surrounding Tifton area.
Compiles, maintains, and manages client mailing and email databases to support targeted marketing campaigns and event outreach efforts, ensuring communications align with client interests and business needs.
Duties/Responsibilities

Supervisory Duties: Training of new conference planners; supervising conference planners; perform annual evaluations of conference planners.
Contract Negotiation: Consults with vendors in negotiating contracts, budget management and business recaps; participates in leadership conference planning committees and meetings; coordinates onsite management of highly complex events.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Extensive knowledge and skills related to marketing research methods, promotions, and public relations; pleasant personality; ability to communicate with clients and co-workers; supervisory skills.
Duties and Policies

Physical Demands: Lift lightweight materials; Travel; Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card?: No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications): No
Credit and P-Card Policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For more information, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details

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

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