Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14824P

Working Title

Public Relations Specialist

Department

Terry-Leadership Advancement

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 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 our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Advertised Salary

$40,000 + commensurate with experience

Posting Date

03/05/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

04/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Relations Assistant I

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Terry College of Business seeks a full-time employee to work for the Institute for Leadership Advancement ( ILA ). ILA seeks a person who can develop and manage an overall marketing and communications strategy for ILA , including but not limited to brand management, social media management, newsletter development, and website management; this role also plays a significant role in donor-focused development and stewardship efforts that require communications to various stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience with public relations and/or marketing.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CANVA , Google Drive, Mailchimp, and WordPress.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Physical Demands

Working in a normal 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 demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and manage overall communications strategy (for internal and external audiences)

• Brand Management
  • Maintain a cohesive brand voice - adhering to the UGA and Terry College brand guidelines.
• Social Media Management
  • Develop, schedule, and monitor content across ILA platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
  • Track analytics to improve engagement and performance.
  • Maintain professional feeds, respond to queries, and flag potentially harmful posts
  • Monitor Terry College and UGA social media and repost when associated with ILA
• Newsletters
  • Manage compilation, design, and dissemination of weekly student newsletters, weekly reminders & upcoming events slides, twice-yearly newsletters, and additional newsletters as needed.
• Website Management
  • Lead the effort and execute copy and design for the ILA website with attention to deadlines and program changes
  • Consulting with OMC to maintain consistency across Terry Branding
• Marketing Materials
  • Maintain and update the design and copy of master files for student and donor-focused marketing collateral
  • Drive and coordinate with the Office of Marketing & Communications to flag important updates, materials, and handle various marketing and communications efforts to maintain adherence to the Terry Brand.
  • Ensure marketing materials are on hand

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing

• Develop and maintain the brand voice for alumni programs.
• Manage subscriptions for department and ensure the platforms are the most advantageous
• Manage all external and internal communications, event marketing, and participant recruitment efforts
• Partner with ILA faculty and other Terry College departments to identify and develop stories highlighting students' service-learning efforts

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities

Donor-focused Development and Stewardship Efforts

• Drive and coordinate efforts to produce stewardship reports and solicitation campaigns in collaboration with Terry Development and Alumni Relations
• Coordinate and compile student success stories to highlight in stewardship reports for corporate sponsors and donors
• Coordinate with internal Terry teams to ensure brand standards

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Management & Copyediting

• Monitor and support internal team's adherence to protect deadlines
• Support review and copy editing of team-development content

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Other miscellaneous duties as needed

• Other duties as assigned by Director

Percentage of time

5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Allison Porter

Recruitment Contact Email

adavis@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacant position? (UGA Jobs -UGA's Job Board, LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Inside HigherEdJobs, UGA Staff Listserv, Terry College Listserv, a current UGA Employee, other - please provide resource)
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents