Communications Coordinator​/Undergraduate Program Administrator

External Retirement Plan TRS

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Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information M-F, 8am-5pm Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 02/12/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/16/2026 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, veteran status or other protected status.

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Classification Title Communications Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

• Website content management
• Previous education in geography and/or atmospheric science

The Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator will support the department's communication efforts, provide administrative support to the undergraduate program, and assist in departmental programming. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing marketing, communications and fundraising materials; producing social media content; maintaining social media accounts; updating the departmental website; entering the teaching schedule for each semester; managing departmental records, spreadsheets and databases related to the undergraduate program;

maintaining a working knowledge of UGA's campus resources and relevant policies and procedures.

Working with the department head, the associate head and the undergraduate coordinators, the Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator must manage multiple priorities and projects and demonstrate creativity, flexibility, self-motivation, and strong problem solving for analysis and communication. The Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator must demonstrate the ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically, and have verified leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position will support the department's communication efforts, provide administrative support to the undergraduate program, and assist in departmental programming using various programs, including Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Drupal, and various social media platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment. Demonstrated ability in both written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis and graphic design.
• Software experience and expertise in:
  • MS Office Suite
  • Adobe
  • Social media

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