Cord, Com, Plan & Ext Relation

Job ID: 253550
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

*



About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University - Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information
The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected institution with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

Job Summary
This position coordinates all organizational outreach/marketing and public relations initiatives for the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD). It coordinates with COEHD leadership and Augusta University (AU) Department of Communication and Marketing (C&M) to strategize story coverage, marketing campaigns, events, and social media content management. Handles other duties, as assigned. This position supports strategy and execution across multiple platforms and analytics. Will work with AU C&M to develop email and digital marketing campaigns, create social media campaigns and write and publish news stories, feature stories, web content, marketing materials and more. Duties are diverse and multi-faceted.

Responsibilities
All duties include but are not limited to: Internal/external communications and marketing support: Develop and implement marketing plan for programs, degrees, departments, certificates, centers, and conferences. Create, produce, and distribute Deans Notes and COEHD newsletter. Create, produce, and distribute brochures/postcards that highlight offerings in the College. Work with University public relations, Office of advancement, and Office of alumni affairs to highlight the success of the College. Manage print and electronic communications. Coordinate COEHD communications with Enterprise initiatives/efforts. Works with program managers to lead the development and implementation of outreach materials that help to raise awareness and increase enrollment. Oversees design, production, and distribution of flyers, brochures, and other publications or promotional materials. Manages the brand awareness of nonprofit and programmatic brands, including guidelines, color usage, and programmatic language requirements. Working with AU C&M and internal stakeholders, coordinates all website development and content management for the organization. Innovative social media ideas to promote the College: Updates and maintains website calendar of events. Create and manage social media calendar with content for multi-channel distribution and expanding the company's social media presence. Play key role in developing and implementing strategies to engage online audiences, increase brand awareness, generate inbound traffic, and enhance community engagement. Measure and provide regular reports on the performance of digital marketing campaigns and website analytics. Public relations support. Coordinates all outreach and public relations initiatives for the organization. Working with the AU C&M, writes and distributes public service announcements, press releases, and informational packets. Works with the Dean and leadership team to develop and implement outreach goals and initiatives. Develops and maintains a comprehensive list of press, media, and community communication mediums. Working with AU C&M, coordinates media relations efforts, establishes and maintains contacts with key media personnel. Develop and maintain alumni relations: Collaborate with alumni Affairs on COEHD Alumni database. Support and adapt alumni communication plan to keep alumni abreast of successes, programs, and certificates in the COEHD. Develop COEHD alumni society boards, schedule meetings, and maintain minutes of the meetings. Liaison in COEHD development board, consisting of faculty, staff, alumni, and business leaders, schedule meetings, and maintain minutes of the meetings. Coordinate events for alumni weekend. Coordinate special events for the COE: Development of scripts, slideshows, etc. Announcements and acknowledgements. Arrange and coordinate volunteer opportunities. Photograph events in the COEHD to place on website and social media. Oversees all outreach/marketing initiatives for special events. Attends functions on behalf of the organization for purposes of recording and collecting content (e.g. video, phots, etc.) for sharing and expanding engagement and outreach in organizational programs and resources. Public relations support: Coordinates all outreach and public relations initiatives for the organization. Working with the AU C&M, writes and distributes public service announcements, press releases, and informational packets. Works with the Dean and leadership team to develop and implement outreach goals and initiatives. Develops and maintains a comprehensive list of press, media, and community communication mediums. Working with AU C&M, coordinates media relations efforts, establishes and maintains contacts with key media personnel.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, communications or related field. Three (3 ) years' experience in media relations, public relations or a related field. Experience writing news releases, feature stories, talking points, statements and pitches.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Hootsuite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Strong written communication skills with Knowledge of AP style

SKILLS
Strong project management skills
Self-starter with ability to problem solve
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and schedules
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills ABILITIES
Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgement responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/ M- F *Work outside of the normal business hours may be required.*
Pay Grade: 14
Salary: Minimum: $36,197/annual - Midpoint: $48,866/annual
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=253550&PostingSeq=1

jeid-115cf4bcb86cb345b03d600d4d0c7d1a