Communications Specialist Job Athens area,Georgia USA,IT/Tech

Posting Number:

S15540P

Working Title:

Communications Specialist

Department:

VPI-VP of Instruction

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.

Posting

Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

M-F, 8
-5 pm, some events may require work outside normal hours

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

07/31/2026

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

09/01/2026

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).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification

Title:

Communications Pro I

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary:

This role splits time between the Office of Instruction (OVPI) and the Office of Service-Learning (OSL), reporting jointly to OVPI’s Director of Communications and the OSL Director. The communications specialist plans, coordinates, writes, and edits a wide variety of content to promote the university’s broader instructional and service-learning missions. Working closely with campus units, internal stakeholders, and other communications staff, this position coordinates content production and aligns messaging with the division’s overall communications strategy.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Excellent writing and copyediting skills using AP style
Can develop engaging stories aligned with the university’s strategic plan
Familiarity with photography/videography best practices (Experience in photography a plus)
Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once and maintain high attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, administration, and various external…