Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 02/12/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Communications Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Website content management

• Previous education in geography and/or atmospheric science
Position Summary
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• 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 environmentDemonstrated 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
  
  
  

Physical Demands
Lit, carry or pull 15lb. 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 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) Yes 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
Departmental Communications Coordination

• Help maintain accurate and current information on the Geography Department website.
• Disseminate information on talks, seminars, colloquia, or other events that would be of interest to Geography undergraduate students.
• Generate and edit content and coordinate all logistics in creation of all communication means including:
  • Newsletters
  • Mailers
  • Website
  • Seminar/colloquia flyers
  • Social media and other external correspondence
  • Physical and digital displays in GGY
  
  
  

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Undergraduate Program Administration

• Enter the teaching schedule for the fall, spring, Maymester and summer semesters using Banner (university specific software program).
• Manage departmental records, spreadsheets and databases related to the undergraduate program
• Coordinate classroom assignments.
• Clear students to register for courses based on a specific set of pre-established criteria.
• Process section change forms and transfer credit summaries.
• Monitor the student evaluation process at the end of each semester per the department guidelines.
• Support the undergraduate award process and departmental graduation event.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
General Departmental Support

• Support Geography's marketing, communication, and fundraising efforts and undergraduate program.
• Coordinate and provide leadership on special projects assigned by the department Head, Associate Head and Undergraduate Coordinators.
• Perform tasks and assignments as instructed by the departmental leadership.
• Create and distribute physical room schedules.Assist with visitors, speakers, special events and event setup.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention

• Maintain knowledge of the University of Georgia campus resources, information systems, and university, college, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing recruiting plans and associated materials and departmental retention strategies
• Assist in creating and implementing procedures to increase the recruitment of minority applicants and retention of minority students

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 Leslie Geiser Recruitment Contact Email lesgei@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents