Executive Account Manager

Posting Details
Posting Number: S15007P

Working Title: Executive Account Manager

Department: MarComm-Strategic Marketing

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. 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, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

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Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Work Schedule:

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, occasional nights and weekends needed.

Advertised Salary: $55,000-60,000

Posting Date: 04/17/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date:

Proposed Starting Date: 06/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide three professional references

Location of Vacancy: 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Position Information
Classification Title: Marketing Comms Pro II

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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 5 years of relevant professional experience

Proficiency in project management systems, such as Asana

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Familiarity with Associated Press style

Strong understanding of marketing and communications practices

Familiarity with higher education

Position Summary: The Executive Account Manager plays many critical roles that ensure efficient workflows are in place to achieve timely outcomes and deliverables of the highest quality and standard. This position is responsible for building relationships with key campus clients and working with division colleagues to set checkpoints, allocate resources, develop, and execute integrated marketing and communications plans that achieve our mission and strategic goals. The Executive Account Manager serves as the manager for all major accounts, including the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and deadlines

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands

Familiarity with digital communications platforms, content management systems, and project management tools

Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism

Physical Demands: work in a standard office environment

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

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 additional information about the credit check criteria, 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, confirmation of credentials and employment history as they relate to the job, and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities
Executive Account Management:

Manage the life cycle of executive account projects from kick-off to debrief, ensuring deadlines and milestones are achieved.

Lead or attend meetings, produce project plans, calendars, proposals, presentations, schedules, status reports, and final reports for each project/campaign.

Serve as lead consultant for assigned executive-level clients; translate objectives into actionable marketing and communications strategies aligned with UGA's brand and institutional goals.

Collaborate with strategic initiatives team and/or leadership to set agendas that establish effective and efficient use of time and resources to support institutional priorities.

Ensure regular reporting of outcomes to supervisor for analytics and strategic planning.

Develop annual account plans, campaign roadmaps, and success measures; align scopes with available resources.

Percentage of time: 40

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Management:

Attend weekly editorial, production and content planning meetings to further understanding of all division workload and bandwidth.

Develop creative briefs to support goal setting and manage scope of executive projects.

Participate in internal reviews of assets prior to sharing/presenting.

Manage approval processes with partners and stakeholders external to the division.

Percentage of time: 40

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives Support:

Serve on cross-university committees that support executive initiatives.

Confidently communicate and collaborate with campus communicators, consultants, and senior administrators.

Assist division leadership with projects and initiatives as needed.

Contribute to department teams and committees and participate on UGA teams and projects as needed.

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time: 5

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