Posting Number: S08863P
Working Title: Director of Women's Basketball Creative Services & Social Media
Department: Athletics-Women's Basketball
About the University of Georgia: PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Hours will vary based on program needs. Ability to work nights and weekends. Ability to travel.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 07/15/2022
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 08/15/2022
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
UGA Statement: PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.
The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit or call (706) 542-2222.
Classification Title: Technical Design Professional
FLSA: Exempt
Job Family: Public Relations
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for creating, designing, and delivering a wide variety of dynamic visual, graphic, video, public relations materials and social media content for the University of Georgia Women’s Basketball across all social media platforms. Oversight of all initiatives and designs on all UGA Women’s Basketball social media platforms including educational efforts and the development and implementation of a strategic social calendar.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, provide superior customer service and ability to work some nights and weekends as needed during competitions. Knowledge of graphic design, communications, marketing, or a closely-related field. Experience in professional sports or collegiate athletics creative, communications or marketing areas.
Highly proficient design skills, videography skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead creative teams. Advanced knowledge of and experience with creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe After Effects. Demonstrated knowledge of social media trends and analytics. Experience with web design, including HTML and CSS.
Excellent project management and organizational skills. Experience with and demonstrated ability to create, utilize, and interpret brand standards. Demonstrated ability to create digital and social media campaigns, particularly those focused on driving fan attendance and revenue generation.
Physical Demands: Sit and talk or hear. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card? : No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No
Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website.
Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for leading and executing creative/branding, digital, and social media strategy for UGA Women’s Basketball, including the following: managing all head coach social media activity, support assistant coach and student-athlete social media activity, guide the team in designing and executing creative content to drive and enhance fan engagement, brand awareness, communications and advertising strategy.
Percentage of time: 30
Duties/Responsibilities: Develop, implement and evaluate the strategic communications plan across the UGA Women’s Basketball audiences in collaboration with the Athletic Association. Decide who, where and when to disseminate. Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities and works closely with the Athletic Association creative solutions and external teams to achieve goals. Coordinate the content for all social media channels.
Percentage of time: 20
Duties/Responsibilities: Build brand awareness and positive messaging to prospective student-athletes.
Percentage of time: 20
Duties/Responsibilities: Track and evaluate social media analytics to form strategies and ensure quality control; and form partnerships with all Athletic Association external units.
Percentage of time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities: Mentor and lead part-time and student staff responsible for the sport-specific creative services initiatives.
Percentage of time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time: 5
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Amy Thomas
Recruitment Contact Email: amy.thomas@uga.edu
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