Regional Community Relations Manager-Coastal Georgia

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a Regional Community Relations Manager to lead coastal Georgia initiatives, connecting communities with university expertise and resources. You will amplify the university's impact by building strategic partnerships and guiding regional engagement across diverse programs.

The role centers on coordinating events, coordinating with campus and external partners, and elevating Augusta University's visibility in Savannah, Brunswick, and surrounding areas through trusted

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of experience in community relations, public affairs, or external engagement.
• Masters degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience in a public research university or similarly complex organization.
• Familiarity with Georgia's civic and economic development landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with civic leaders, chambers, and development authorities.
• Plan, develop, and execute regional events and outreach initiatives.
• Represent Augusta University at regional meetings and forums.
• Coordinate with regional staff, government relations, academic units, and external partners to ensure events align with priorities and brand standards.
• Evaluate event outcomes and report engagement data to leadership.

Skills

Partnership development

Communication

Event coordination

Project management

Strategic outreach

Public affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Regional Community Relations Manager-Coastal Georgia

Job ID: 302932

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full 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 than 12,000 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. Augusta University’s mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Corporate & Community Engagement team serves as Augusta University's bridge between campus and community, fostering collaborations that drive innovation, workforce development, and regional growth.

By cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofits, the department advances research, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic vitality across Georgia. Its mission is to connect the university's expertise and resources with community needs, creating opportunities that benefit students, partners, and the state's economy.

Our team includes Corporate Engagement, Economic & Workforce Development, Community Engagement, Continuing Education, and Regional Community Relations.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Regional Community Relations, the Regional Community Relations Manager Leads Augusta University's community engagement efforts across Coastal Georgia, connecting communities to university expertise and resources. Helps to amplify Augusta University's impact, its institutional priorities and its brand Coastal Georgia.

Responsibilities

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Build partnerships with civic leaders, chambers, and development authorities.
• Support regional programs, events, and outreach initiatives.
• Represent Augusta University at regional meetings and forums.
• Identify opportunities aligned with regional workforce and healthcare priorities.

COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT REGIONAL EVENTS

• Plan, develop, and execute signature events, regional programs, and engagement initiatives that advance Augusta University's regional community relations strategy.
• Design and deliver high-impact community-facing events including forums, roundtables, receptions, campus-to-community activations, and regional convenings.
• Collaborate with regional staff, government relations, academic units, corporate and community engagement teams, and external partners to ensure events align with institutional priorities and brand standards.
• Organize event logistics, budgeting, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-site execution to ensure professional, consistent delivery across regions.
• Leverage events and programs to strengthen relationships with civic leaders, chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, and visitor bureaus.
• Evaluate event outcomes and participation data to assess impact and inform continuous improvement.

AMPLIFY AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY'S IMPACT IN COASTAL GEORGIA

• Coordinate with MCG Southeast Clinical Campus, MCG Savannah at GA Southern University, MCG Communications and Area Health Education Center to understand story opportunities.
• Collaborate with communications, marketing, alumni relations, government relations, corporate relations, and philanthropy and philanthropy teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Elevate awareness of Augusta University's contributions to regional economies and communities.

ASSESSMENT

• Record interactions in specific area.
• Report engagement outcomes to leadership.

OTHER

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with five years of experience in community relations, public affairs, or external engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Experience within a public research university or similarly complex organization.

Familiarity with Georgia's civic and economic development landscape.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of Coastal Georgia (Savannah/Brunswick) community dynamics.

Knowledge of Coastal Georgia civic and economic landscape.

Event coordination and outreach experience.

SKILLS

Strong partnership development skills.

Effective written and verbal communications.

Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Strong communication and trust-building skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B13

Salary: Minimum $68,500/annual - Midpoint: $87,300/annual

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 9/9/2026 - 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 Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

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 Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.