Strategic Institutional Initiatives Communications Specialist
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Required Materials for Application
Resume
Cover letter
Three published writing samples
Three professional references
Posting Details
Posting Number: S14689P | Working Title: Strategic Institutional Initiatives Communications Specialist | Department: MarComm-VP Office | Employment Type: Employee | Salary: $48,000–$55,000 | Job Open: Open until filled | Closing Date: Proposed Starting Date: 05/01/2026
Posting Type
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee | Benefits Eligibility: Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. Occasional nights and weekends required.
Location
Athens Area
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability for technical and non‑technical audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Familiarity with AP Style
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Experience in designing graphics, presentations and event collateral
Strong understanding of digital marketing campaigns and analytics
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva
Familiarity with project management systems, such as Asana
Familiarity with higher education
Position Summary
The Strategic Institutional Initiatives Communications Specialist supports the Office of Strategic Institutional Initiatives in the Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm) in developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy to advance the university’s strategic goals, with a primary focus on external communications, publications, and digital media for UGA’s Innovation District. This role also collaborates with key campus units on communications that enhance high‑visibility, enterprise‑level initiatives defined by UGA’s senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between the Innovation District and MarComm, ensuring collaboration and alignment of shared priorities.
Develop and maintain a strategic communication plan for UGA’s Innovation District aligned with the university’s priorities.
Develop story ideas, conduct interviews, and write high‑quality content to elevate the Innovation District.
Oversee the Innovation District’s digital communications, manage associated social media channels, calendar and websites.
Coordinate social media posts with UGA’s central accounts for greater visibility and impact.
Maintain and update content for accuracy, relevance, and consistency with brand and messaging.
Design and review presentations, newsletters, publications, infographics and talking points.
Analyze communication metrics to inform and refine strategy.
Plan and implement annual events in collaboration with an event manager.
Support institutional strategic initiatives through press releases and marketing copy.
Collaborate with MarComm editorial, creative and digital media staff on storytelling.
Assist with ongoing maintenance of stakeholder mailing lists.
Collaborate with key campus units to develop content reinforcing university support of key unit announcements.
Facilitate relationships with unit communicators to support university goals.
Leverage MarComm’s resources and tools to support unit communications.
Utilize workflow processes and project management system to ensure projects complete efficiently.
Attend relevant meetings, communicate with supervisor and team members for transparency.
Interact with other departments within MarComm to foster collaboration.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Angela Hurt
Email: angelahurt@uga.edu
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Strategic Institutional Initiatives Communications Specialist
University of Georgia · Brooklyn, NY, USA ·
- Pay:
- $48,000-$55,000/yr
- Job type:
- Part Time
About University of Georgia
The Department of Entertainment and Media Studies (EMST) together with the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, and the Department of Journalism constitutes the units of the Grady College. EMST is home to media scholars of varied theoretical and methodological traditions. It administers the major in Entertainment & Media Studies, which teaches students visual storytelling focused on entertainment. It also houses the New Media Institute, which explores the critical, commercial and creative dimensions of emerging technologies. Find out more at https://grady.uga.edu/academics/emst/and http://mynmi.net/about/.
Augmenting the department programs is the presence of the Peabody Awards, the oldest and most prestigious awards program that recognizes excellence in broadcast and electronic media, now entering its 80th year. Our MFA FTVDM program positions students for jobs in the entertainment media industry across film, television, gaming and other new media. Learn more about the MFA FTVDM program, our current faculty, mission, and curricula at: mfafilm.uga.edu.
Georgia is well known for its quality of life, and for outdoor, urban, cultural and arts activities (http://www.exploregeorgia.org/).
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/).UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students, including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. Athens is a vibrant, diverse community that is consistently rated as one of the nation’s best college towns.