Communications Manager II

Job ID: 298985
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Summary Plan, develop and implement communications and promotional strategies and programs that optimize the visibility of a college, school or department. Additionally, coordinate information technology support efforts for the unit to include administrative leadership in planning, organization and budgeting. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with faculty, staff, students, alumni, outside vendors, internal and external media contacts, alumni. This position typically will advise and counsel unit leadership, faculty, staff and students. This position will supervise communications/technical staff.
Responsibilities Develop ideas and concepts for publication
Write articles and newsletters, produce graphics and fact sheets; format and edit research proposals; manage web pages
Plan and oversee the unit's information technology support needs; establish priorities and formulate/manage unit IT budget
Direct promotional events and special projects
Attend workshops, events, lectures, etc. relating to the communications field
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Eight to ten years of job-related experience
Preferred Qualifications Experience/familiarity with communications in STEM fields. In particular, different topics, e.g. research, student activities and successes, events, external relations, alumni, etc.
Proficiency in multiple modes/models of communication including print, digital, and social media
Experience in managing a team of communication staff
Interpersonal, collaboration, and analytical skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This job requires professional level writing and editing skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, time management ability and presentation/program development/event management skills. Skills in technology related administration including planning and budgeting are also required. Use of office and specialized computer applications is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information Salary range: $69,959.00-$95,145.00
Job grade: A10
This is a supervisory position. This position does not have financial responsibilities. No, this position will be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest

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