Strategic Institutional Initiatives Communications Specialist

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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