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The University of Georgia · 11 hours ago

Communications Director

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university and is seeking a Communications Director for its Division of Development and Alumni Relations. This role leads a team to develop marketing plans, manage key projects, and ensure high-quality communications that align with the division's goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead team of Communications Coordinators and Communications Associates to develop marketing plans to meet DAR units’ goals, align the DAR Communications (DARCOMM) team

Build communication plans for Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) units

Lead team who will cultivate relationships between DARCOMM and other DAR units

Identify goals and projects where units overlap and may benefit from working together – or where DARCOMM may be able to work more efficiently

Participate in planning with units and identify creative solutions that can help the division and specific units reach their goals

Help prioritize projects to ensure the team is focused on the most strategically important work

Ensure DARCOMM has an efficient project management system in place to get projects completed in an efficient manner

Help to cultivate relationships between DARCOMM and other divisions and schools, colleges in preparation for partnering on major initiatives

Ensure DARCOMM is consistently putting forth excellent work that is both high-quality and accurate

Help direct reports develop and reach their goals

Ensure roles and expectations for each direct report are clear and align with the overall goals of the team

Manage human resources functions for direct reports, including tracking leave time, evaluations, etc

Lead select, high-profile projects from start to completion

Organize planning meetings with all DAR partners twice a year

Manage non-digital advertising on behalf of DAR including assessing needs based on DAR goals, identifying best non-digital advertising partners based on budget and strategic priorities, and managing relationships with advertising partners

Develop, write, and send the monthly internal division email newsletter (The Pulse)

Develop the Vice President’s talking points and presentations for speaking engagements

Develop social media posts on LinkedIn in coordination with digital strategists

Attend StratComm meetings on behalf of DARCOMM and provide pertinent updates to the team

Respond to press inquiries, as necessary

Recommend media relations strategies and tactics to help DAR reach its goals

Foster a relationship with the Marketing & Communications media relations team

Support team members in building and executing media relations strategies

Qualification

Media RelationsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipPublic RelationsDigital MarketingCustomer ServiceWriting SkillsDetail-orientedInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience

Preferred

Experience in executive speech development and at least five years of experience in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or a related field of work

At least five years of experience managing a team and coaching team members to be successful

At least five years of experience in a project management role

Experience working within complex project management platforms

Experience in client services/customer service

Experience in media relations, digital advertising, email marketing, and/or social marketing

An eye for design and/or knowledge of design programs is a bonus

Experience in nonprofit and/or higher education is desired

Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia

Benefits

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Benefits Eligible

Company

The University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Founded in 1785

Athens, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees