Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F, 8am-5pm; Occasional evening or weekend may be required
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 10/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/17/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Communications Pro II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate technical content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience working with business/industry, alumni engagement, and development initiatives.
• Experience in a higher education, independent school, or nonprofit environment.
• Strong skills using technology in the workplace, familiarity with content management systems and email platforms; social media competencies.
• Significant prior communications experience writing and producing publications and developing and placing stories.

Position Summary
The Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Marketing and Communications Professional is a creative and strategic leader responsible for shaping, sharing and amplifying the stories of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as it relates to development, donor gifts, alumni and more in support of the College's annual DAR fundraising targets and alumni engagement. This role is responsible for day-to-day management, as well as strategic planning, for Franklin's DAR including but not limited to: proposals, email and print solicitations, newsletters, events/invitations, alumni profiles, website content and more.

With a strong emphasis on development and alumni engagement, the DAR Marcom professional produces compelling written, visual, and multimedia materials to support DAR's strategic priorities including raising funds, visibility for DAR efforts and alumni engagement. The role requires a deep understanding of how to tailor messaging across channels and audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance, and engagement.

Collaboration is central to this position. This position is on the Franklin Marcom team reporting to Executive Director of Marketing and Communications and works closely with the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Alumni relations as well as with Franklin DAR (director, major gift officers, donor and alumni relations); academic departments; faculty; university partners; central development and alumni relations; and central marketing and communications. This individual serves as a strategic partner and creative resource, helping to articulate the DAR messaging and goals, and to translate them into effective communications through a variety of channels including digital and traditional marketing and communications outlets.

Strong project management skills are essential, as this position must juggle multiple priorities and deadlines while coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure projects are completed from inception to delivery. The position requires a strategic mindset, strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to adapt messaging to resonate with a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate, passionate about the arts and sciences, is skilled at digital and traditional marketing and a collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field
• 2+ years professional experience in communications, digital and traditional marketing
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient with social media as well as CRM and email platforms (Gail, slate, etc.)
• Proficient graphics experience with Adobe InDesign suite and Canva.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, academic environment.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Ability to communicate content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of audience segmentation and comprehensive communication practices.
• Demonstrated familiarity with a range of communications principles including messaging, writing, editing, graphic design, visual communications, branding, marketing, advertising, electronic communications, social media, and generative AI tools.

Physical Demands

• Some evening and weekend requirements
• Light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
• Occasional travel

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes 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 UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Execution of a comprehensive DAR strategy that supports the College's mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content (graphics and text) and promotional materials for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing channels (e.g., solicitations, invites, websites, print, newsletters, and social media).
• The professional is responsible for creating content/event calendar and developing solicitations to generate donations
• Writing and creating graphics for alumni feature stories and alumni profiles including social media to showcase impact and achievements
• Designing and editing solicitation proposals
• Maintaining the DAR website
• Developing and sending department newsletters
• Creating materials for events (emails, social media, invitations, signage, premium materials) and more.

Percentage of time 65 Duties/Responsibilities

• Support and promote central annual giving initiatives including but not limited to Dawg Day of Giving, Dawg Day of Gratitude, Beat Week, etc.
• The role involves close collaboration and alignment with university DAR and MARCOM to ensure messaging is aligned, timely, and effective.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with Department Heads and School and Institute Directors on respective newsletters.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Susan Ambrosetti Recruitment Contact Email Susan.Ambrosetti@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents