Public Relations & Communications Director, Aux Svcs

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Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.Working Title: Public Relations & Communications Director, Aux SvcsDepartment: Auxiliary MarketingAbout 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. 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 3,000 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.Position Information:Classification Title: External Affairs ManagerFLSA: ExemptFTE: 1.0Minimum 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.Preferred Qualifications Five years of writing, public relations, and communications experience preferably in a higher education setting; master’s degree is preferred.Position Summary The Public Relations and Communications Director for Auxiliary Services at the University of Georgia (UGA) will lead the strategic communication efforts to enhance the visibility and reputation of the University’s Auxiliary Services to UGA students, faculty, and staff, as well as external visitors utilizing the Division’s services and operations. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive Public Relations strategies, managing media relations, and overseeing internal and external communications to support the diverse range of services provided by Auxiliary Services while adhering to policies and procedures established by the University’s Marketing and Communications division and Finance and Administration.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to manage a communications team, multiple projects, and deadlinesExperience with writing, editing, and public relationsExemplary written and verbal communications skillsAbility to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environmentOrganizational and time management skillsDemonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer serviceAbility to think creatively and communicate creative ideas to othersKnowledge of the higher education landscape and the specific needs of auxiliary services.Experience in event planning and management.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.Proven track record of developing and implementing successful PR strategies.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong media relations skills and experience.Project and change management experience.Experience with crisis communication and brand management.Proficiency in using social media platforms and digital communication tools.Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time.Light to Moderate lifting of media equipment.May use push, pull, reaching, grabbing and other ranges of motions while operating administrative and media equipment.Driving as needed for job related tasksDuties/Responsibilities

Developing and implementing comprehensive Public Relations strategies, managing media relations, and overseeing internal and external communicationsDirect and guide a team of communications professionals for diverse administrative and operational units in a fast-paced environment while strategizing future needs and initiatives.Drive strategic project management by ensuring communications tasks and projects are on target for meeting project deadlines.Direct oversight and expert guidance to the communications team for obtaining social and digital assets as well as the management of all written needs of Auxiliary Services.Assume executive responsibility over and control quality assurance for communications projects by creating status updates to affected internal and external entities.Direct and implement new communications strategies as approved by the Senior Director of Auxiliary Support Services, the Auxiliary Services Chief of Staff, and the Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services.Act as primary communications advisor and Public Relations subject matter expert for Auxiliary Services administrative and operational leadership.Contact Information For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Bryan VarinRecruitment Contact Email: bvarin@uga.edu

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