Communications Coordinator​/Undergraduate Program Administrator

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14702P

Working Title:

Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator

Department:
Franklin-Geography

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8am-5pm

Posting Date: 02/12/2026

Proposed Starting Date: 03/16/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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.

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

Classification

Title:

Communications Assistant II

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

• Website content management
• Previous education in geography and/or atmospheric science

The Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator will support the department's communication efforts, provide administrative support to the undergraduate program, and assist in departmental programming. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing marketing, communications and fundraising materials; producing social media content; maintaining social media accounts; updating the departmental website; entering the teaching schedule for each semester; managing departmental records, spreadsheets and databases related to the undergraduate program;

maintaining a working knowledge of UGA's campus resources and relevant policies and procedures. Working with the department head, the associate head and the undergraduate coordinators, the Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator must manage multiple priorities and projects and demonstrate creativity, flexibility, self-motivation, and strong problem solving for analysis and communication. The Communications Coordinator/ Undergraduate Program Administrator must demonstrate the ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically, and have verified leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position will support the department's communication efforts, provide administrative support to the undergraduate program, and assist in departmental programming using various programs, including Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Drupal, and various social media platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment. Demonstrated ability in both written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis and graphic design.
• Software experience and expertise in:
  • MS Office Suite
  • Adobe
  • Social media

Lift, carry or pull 15 lb. Sit for several hours.

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
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