Marketing and Public Relations Professional

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

S14739P

Marketing and Public Relations Professional

FACS-Ralston Institute

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.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm

Commensurate with Experience

02/20/2026

Yes

04/01/2026

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Marketing Comms Pro I

Exempt

1.00

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience working with and communicating effectively to audiences with lived experience related to behavioral health and developmental disabilities.
• Experience translating research, training, or public service initiatives into clear, accessible communications for non‑academic or public audiences.

The Marketing and Public Relations Professional supports the communications, marketing, and public‑facing engagement efforts of the Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, a UGA institute housed within the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). The position plays a supportive role in amplifying the Institute’s research, training, technical assistance, and policy‑related work in behavioral health and developmental disabilities.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and works closely with FACS College, UGA Marketing and Communication teams, other marketing and public relations personnel at the Ralston Institute. This role is responsible for creating campaigns, generating and scheduling content, and translating complex research that aligns with the institute’s mission,…