Strategic Outreach & Communications Lead

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Bookmark this Posting Print Preview |Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S15324P Working Title Outreach and Communications Manager Department VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch 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://(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. About the College/Unit/Department The William

A. and Barbara R. Owens Institute for Behavioral Research ( OI  ) is a nationally recognized interdisciplinary research institute that unites social and behavioral scientists from across the University of Georgia to address complex societal challenges. More than 200 affiliated researchers, supported by federal, state, and private funding agencies, collaborate across disciplines to advance innovative basic and applied research in areas including health, education, family and human development, culture, conservation, and sustainability.

OI  fosters a dynamic research environment by supporting faculty and student scholarship at every stage of the research lifecycle. The Institute provides mentorship for early-career investigators, hosts seminars and colloquia featuring leading scholars from around the world, supports departmental faculty recruitment efforts, and offers comprehensive pre-award and post-award grants administration services. OI  helps investigators maximize the impact of their work while reducing administrative burden.

College/Unit/Department website https://oi .uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

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Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 06/18/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 07/31/2026 Proposed Starting Date 08/17/2026 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, 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 .

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