Integrated Creative Services Coordinator
Posting Number: S15456P
Working Title: Integrated Creative Services Coordinator
Department: Public Health — Development & Public Relations
Location: Athens, GA
Posting Type: External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP | Employment Type: Employee | Full Time | Salary: Commensurate with experience | Posting Date: 07/16/2026 | Closing Date: Proposed Start 09/01/2026 | Open Until Filled
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
- Preferred: Experience in higher education communications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Strong visual communication skills with the ability to translate brand standards into compelling design across print and digital formats.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail in both design execution and written content.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, dynamic team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to receive feedback and iterate effectively.
- Commitment to accessibility and inclusive design principles.
- Organizational skills and experience maintaining a consistent production workflow.
- Ability to serve as a visual brand steward, ensuring consistency across all college materials.
Responsibilities
Print Design and Publication
- Design and produce the college’s annual outreach magazine, from initial layout through print‑ready file delivery.
- Design printed recruitment materials for conferences and events, including program booklets, brochures, flyers, and tabletop displays.
- Act as project manager for print design needs, stewarding projects from brainstorm to print‑ready file.
- Design and produce direct mail pieces, including recruitment mailers and donor stewardship materials.
- Coordinate with the Director of Marketing & Communications and content contributors on design timelines and print vendor relationships.
- Develop and maintain a library of brand‑aligned design templates for use across departments and programs.
Percentage of time: 35%
Email Campaign Management
- Manage and execute email recruitment campaigns for college programs, including design, segmentation, scheduling and deployment.
- Work with the Director of Marketing & Communications, department heads and program directors to expand email‑based recruitment to programs as capacity allows.
- Track and analyze campaign performance metrics; provide regular reporting and recommendations to the Director of Marketing & Communications and Office of Academic Affairs.
- Maintain email subscriber lists and ensure compliance with CAN‑SPAM and institutional data practices.
- Design branded email templates consistent with college visual identity standards.
Percentage of time: 20%
Digital Accessibility Management
- Audit existing print and digital materials for ADA and Title II compliance.
- Work with Digital Accessibility Liaison and Director of Marketing & Communications to develop and implement remediation plans.
- Create accessible, reusable templates for college‑wide use, including Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs and print collateral.
Percentage of time: 15%
Brand Stewardship & Departmental Support
- Serve as a visual brand ambassador for the college, ensuring consistency across all marketing and communications materials.
- Maintain and update brand identity assets, including logos, color palettes, typography guides and usage standards.
- Collaborate with the Communications & Outreach Specialist and Director of Marketing & Communications on integrated campaigns for student recruitment, development and alumni relations, and college‑wide initiatives.
- Provide design support to departments and programs within the college as capacity allows.
Percentage of time: 20%
Photo and Video Production
- Serve as the department’s primary project manager for photo and video needs, managing coverage of events, research activities and student and faculty profiles.
- Manage the college’s photo and video archives, including organization, tagging and distribution of files as needed for projects.
- Liaise with department heads and program directors on photo and video projects, as needed.
- Coordinate with the Communications & Outreach Specialist to ensure visual assets align with the college’s editorial and social media needs and calendars.
- Serve as backup photographer and videographer.
Percentage of time: 10%
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.
EEO 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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb@uga.edu.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact Name: Mackenzie Patterson
Email: mackenziepatterson@uga.edu
Applicant Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information
- Portfolio