Executive Communications Manager

Executive Communications Manager
Posting Number: S15202P

Department: President's Office

Location: Athens Area

Employment Type: Employee (Full Time)

FTE: 1.00

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Position Summary
The Office of the President of the University of Georgia seeks an Executive Communications Manager whose responsibilities are centered on speech writing and coordination of presidential communications. The role includes composing remarks and briefings for a wide array of on‑and off‑campus engagements, drafting and supporting the development of the President’s Annual State of the University Address, generating a broad range of general and specialized correspondence, creating the quarterly President’s Report and bi‑weekly President’s Messages, managing the Office of the President website, drafting presidential proclamations, and executing special projects assigned by the Chief of Staff. Additional duties involve supervising a Graduate Assistant, coordinating with the Division of Marketing and Communications on press releases and website content, and collaborating with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations on donor correspondence and style guide maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Minimum Requirements

Projected start date: 06/15/2026.

Open until filled.

Duties / Responsibilities

Speech writing and coordination of presidential communications, including general and specialized correspondence.

Prepare quarterly President’s Report and bi‑weekly President’s Messages.

Manage the Office of the President website.

Draft presidential proclamations and other miscellaneous writing assignments.

Draft and support development of the President’s Annual State of the University Address.

Coordinate closely with the Division of Marketing and Communications on press releases and website content.

Jointly supervise one graduate assistant who provides clerical support and oversees routine correspondence.

Collaborate with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations and other units on donor correspondence and maintain a style guide for their guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Strong organization and multi‑tasking.

Meticulous attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Teamwork and ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituents.

Independence and proficiency with the inter‑office correspondence system.

Management of support staff.

Physical Demands
Standard office environment.

Other Requirements

Driving is not a responsibility of this position.

Position is a Position of Trust.

Position does not have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.

Position has security access to public safety and personnel records.

Position does not have operation, access, or control of financial resources or require a P-Card.

Credit check may be required for positions with financial responsibilities.

Background investigation and potential drug test required.

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, 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 at hrweb@uga.edu.

Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Nathan A. Moore

Recruitment Contact Email: nathan.moore25@uga.edu

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