Director, Communication and Marketing, Auxiliary Services

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The communications & marketing director will take a lead role in developing University of North Georgia Auxiliary Services marketing strategy. This position leads research, planning, and implementation of all Auxiliary Services marketing and communication initiatives and oversees creative development for all auxiliary units.

• In alignment with UNG branding, develop an integrated communication strategic plan for all auxiliary units to include print and digital content (website, video, socials, email) to effectively serve student population. 
• Research, plan, and budget marketing initiatives for Auxiliary events.
• Oversee and direct staff and campus partners responsible for implementing creative marketing campaigns and programs that integrate print, social and digital materials and related online communications activities. 
• Monitors and reviews marketing and communication projects to ensure that all deadlines are met and that the end-product meets quality standards. 
• Establish and review of departmental procedures to include compliance with university branding and marketing guidelines. 
• Provide data and reporting on communication effectiveness of auxiliary services through student, faculty, and staff surveys and social posts as needed. Identify trends and analyze data to create and implement data-driven marketing strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor's degree is required. 
• Requires three years of experience in developing marketing materials and written communication is required. 
• Previous Supervisory experience is required. 

• Auxiliary experience is preferred.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contract information for three professional references 

• Demonstrated knowledge of web development, social media, video productions, e-communications, and branding content.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills. 
• General project management, computers, and related office software applications. 

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit