Posting Number: S09847P
Working Title: Digital Media Coordinator
Department: PSO-VP Public Serv & Outreach
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 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 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some after hours may be required)
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 02/10/2023
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 02/24/2023
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).
Classification Title: Marketing/Public Relations Professional
FLSA: Exempt
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: The Communications Office for the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach is seeking a detail-oriented employee who can combine creativity with organizational skills. The Digital Media Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of Communication and will work closely with the other communications employees to help create materials for the Office of the Vice President for PSO and the eight PSO units. Duties include managing the PSO website and social media accounts including tracking analytics. This employee also will be responsible for laying out the monthly newsletter in MailChimp and will be expected to work with PSO staff to produce content including creating social media posts, taking photographs, designing graphics, and producing short videos.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: • Proficiency and experience with WordPress website management and analytics.
• Proficiency and experience with social media content management, including content creation, scheduling, and analytics.
• Ability to work with a team to develop engaging and impactful content.
• Experience with photography and/or videography production.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility in adapting communications to accommodate changing technologies and varied audiences.
• Experience with graphic design and publication software: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere), MailChimp, Canva etc.
• Proficient in typical office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
Physical Demands: • Sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying boxes of promotional items, approximately 15-20 pounds.
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: • Manage digital media, including website updates and newsletter production.
• Write and schedule social media content.
• Assist other units with social content as needed.
Percentage of time: 40
Duties/Responsibilities: • Promotes the programs and activities of Public Service and Outreach by producing editorial copy and/or visual content for a wide variety of print and electronic publications and platforms, including, but not limited to, news releases, social media, advertisements and internal publications.
Percentage of time: 40
Duties/Responsibilities: • Track analytics from website and social media and prepare quarterly report, as well as an annual report in June to submit to the vice president.
• Create best practices for analytics collection for all units.
Percentage of time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: • Other duties as assigned.
• May include occasional night and weekend work.
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: Shannah Montgomery
Recruitment Contact Email: smont@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-3638
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