Communications and Marketing Officer - East Georgia

Communications and Marketing Officer - East Georgia Job ID: 305560
Location: Georgia Southern - Swainsboro
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location Swainsboro Campus - Swainsboro, GA
Department Information University Communications & Marketing
Job Summary The Communications and Marketing Officer at Georgia SouthernUniversity is responsible for strategic communication and marketingefforts to audiences including current students, prospectivestudents, faculty, alumni and key community members. This positionwill work with select academic colleges at Georgia SouthernUniversity and with the University's communications and marketingoffice to integrate college efforts with the University¿scommunications and marketing strategy.
The Communications and Marketing Officer will be an integralmember of the University's communications team, reporting to theCommunications and Marketing Manager for Academic Services. Theywill create compelling content to effectively tell the GeorgiaSouthern story in engaging and broad-reaching ways, raisingvisibility and reputation as a college. The incumbent demonstratesa steadfast commitment to embodying core values of service,collaboration, and excellence.
Responsibilities Serves as a marketing resource for the University College andAccess Campus admissions, coordinating recruitment marketingefforts with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and UniversityCommunications and Marketing (UCM) in support of StrategicEnrollment Plan goals for the campuses
In conjunction with UCM, reviews University College and AccessCampus admissions marketing materials across print, digital, weband social channels to ensure consistent brand identity, voice andmessaging in alignment with University brand standards
Share important academic successes, student highlights and newsfor inclusion in University-level promotions and channels
Lead college social media efforts
Support efforts to increase student enrollment and engagementfor colleges and degree programs
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism,Communication Arts or related degree
Required Experience Two (2) years experience in related field
Proposed Salary $24.04 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.
Required Documents to Attach Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
Optional Documents to Attach Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
Must possess an understanding of marketing and communicationsmediums with the ability to plan, manage, produce and directcomprehensive strategies that incorporate print, digital and videocommunication to support brand messaging
Must have experience executing multi-faceted communicationscampaigns to internal and external audiences
SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
Demonstrated creativity, invention, imagination, originality,and talent in branding, digital marketing, message development, andstrategic marketing
Demonstrated proficiency working with social media monitoringand analytics tactics, tools and data
Demonstrated proficiency working with major social mediachannels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, andYouTube
Apply Before Date December 15, 2026
Application review may begin as early as November 9,2026.
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912)478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877)251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.
Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughoutemployment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
Work generally performed in an office environment.
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
Travel may be required.
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