Communications Director

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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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.

Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

We serve as an in‑house marketing agency for the Development & Alumni Relations division (DAR) at the University of Georgia. Twice a year, we plan. The rest of the time, we design mailers, build websites, write, film, photograph, tweet, and a lot more. Collaboration is how we do our best work. White‑boarding and idea‑bouncing get us going. Data and analytics teach us how to do better next time.

We love to learn from one another. We often partner with the Marketing & Communications division to help further the UGA brand. We streamline and dot‑connect. And always do our best to consider our audiences’ perspectives. We are always searching for new ways–more creative ways–to reach our alumni and donors. To help our division achieve its mission and help every DAR unit achieve its goals.

Posting Number: S14300P

Working Title: Communications Director

Department: DAR‑Communications

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: 8:00am–5:00pm; willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Advertised Salary: $85,000+ commensurate qualifications and experience

Posting Date: 10/28/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026

Physical Demands: Work in a standard office environment; sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods; work using electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, paper form correspondence; communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening; organize and establish priorities; remember detail; multi‑task; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb; work evenings and weekends, as necessary;

travel in and out of state, as necessary.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P‑Card? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have security access? Yes

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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