Job Description Communications Specialist (Part-Time) Job ID: 269561
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia. LocationAugusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department InformationThe Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for all careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.
Job Summary
The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department of Music at Augusta University is seeking a motivated, experienced, and creative individual to provide content capture and communication support for the Music Department and the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society.The primary responsibility for this position is to promote a positive public image by conveying the distinctive stories of our program, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Duties will include digital content capture (images and videos) to support a variety of internal and external communications. This position will also provide support for forms, materials, and tools (e.g. concert and recital programs, invitations/mailings, calendar events, social media, informational monitors) needed to facilitate daily operations and to increase awareness of programs, events, scholarships, initiatives, and other opportunities within the department.
ResponsibilitiesThe duties include, but are not limited to:
DIGITAL CONTENT: Capture, produce, and maintain a growing library of digital content, faculty/student/alumni testimonials (images, videos, graphics), and written content which vividly conveys experiences, people, achievements, and initiatives.
DOCUMENTATION: Assist in the creation and maintenance of documents, fillable forms, press releases, graphics, brochures, and web pages required to facilitate and promote important opportunities, events, or procedures (e.g. scholarship applications) to internal or external audiences.
EVENTS: Assist in the coordination and promotion of high-impact events within the department, including promotions via social media and print (i.e., flyers/bulletins/posters).
DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS: Attend departmental meetings or events as needed to receive assignments, provide project updates, and advise the department on branding guidelines and promotional best practices.
RESOURCES/TOOLS: Research and advise the department on available tools, distribution options, and best practices for supporting and streamlining college procedures and communications (e.g. bulletins/newsletters, calendar events, invitations/mailings, application processes, document repositories)
WEBSITE: Manage and update the department's websites, to include the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society and the AU Music Conservatory Program
SOCIAL MEDIA: Manage and maintain the Music Department's media presence across social media (Facebook, X, and Instagram)
OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. Other content capture needs or communication-related tasks as assigned by the Chair and HJCMS Director
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in a design, communication-intensive, or related role.
Experience with web publishing and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop ,InDesign, Premier Pro. Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio with samples of their work. Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college in marketing, communication, or related field.
Experience/participation in a collegiate music program.
Experience with web publishing and proficiency in content management tools (OU Campus and Wordpress).
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKNOWLEGE Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Ollustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Acrobat Pro
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Significant experience with digital video capture and production
Familiarity with professional grade digital SLR cameras and comparable digital audio recorders
Proficiency with tools for internal and external communications and engagement (Newsweaver, MailChimp, MyEmma, Joomag, SurveyMonkey)
Proficiency in social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Hootsuite)
SKILLS Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal/collaboration skills
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently, coordinate Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/ M-F
Pay Grade: 13
Salary: Minimum $16.19/ hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of EmploymentAll selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment OpportunityAugusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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