Chief Marketing, Communications & PR Strategist

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy seeks a Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations to provide strategic leadership and oversee branding, content, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Dean, the Senior Director will guide a multi-channel communications program, supervise staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with faculty and external partners to advance the college’s visibility and reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and continuously refine a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing and communications strategy aligned with the College of Pharmacy’s priorities.
• Oversee brand governance, content strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement across digital, print, web, social media, media relations, publications and events.
• Advise the Dean and leadership on communications strategy, reputation management, and messaging for high-priority initiatives.
• Lead and supervise communications staff; allocate resources and ensure alignment with university-wide initiatives.
• Represent the College in university-wide communications initiatives and coordinate with central UGA teams.

Skills

Strategic communications

Marketing strategy

Brand management

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive communications

Writing & editing

Digital & social media

Content storytelling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy seeks a Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations to provide strategic leadership and oversee branding, content, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Dean, the Senior Director will guide a multi-channel communications program, supervise staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with faculty and external partners to advance the college’s visibility and reputation.