Executive Communications Manager

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

The Office of the President of the University of Georgia seeks an Executive Communications Manager whose responsibilities will be focused on speech writing and coordination of presidential communications. The position's speechwriting responsibilities include composing remarks and briefings for a wide array of on-and off-campus engagements by the President, as well as drafting and supporting the development of the President's annual State of the University Address. The position's additional duties entail generating a broad range of general and specialized correspondence, a quarterly President's Report, bi-weekly President's Messages, as well as managing the Office of the President website, drafting presidential proclamations, executing special projects as assigned by the Chief of Staff and and completing other miscellaneous writing assignments.

The Executive Communications Manager will report to the Assistant to the President. Direct communication and interaction with the President will be routine. In concert with the Assistant to the President, the Executive Communications Manager will jointly supervise one Graduate Assistant who provides clerical support and oversees routine correspondence such as standard notes of thanks, congratulations or condolences (along with other operational duties).

In addition to the primary duties of speech writing and correspondence, the Executive Communications Manager will coordinate closely with the Division of Marketing and Communications on the development of press releases, content for the President's Office website, and other matters. The Executive Communications Manager also will collaborate with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations as well as other units on correspondence with donors and provide/maintain a style guide for their guidance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in the following categories: written and verbal communication; organization; multi-tasking; meticulous attention to detail and deadlines; teamwork; ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituents; independence; proficiency with the inter-office correspondence system; and management of support staff.

Standard office environment.

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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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Speech writing and coordination of presidential communications, including general and specialized correspondence, a quarterly President's Report, bi-weekly President's Messages, management of the Office of the President website, drafting of presidential proclamations, special projects as assigned by the Chief of Staff, and other miscellaneous writing assignments.

Drafting and supporting development of the President's Annual State of the University Address, including composing first draft of the speech, working with the Assistant to the President to further develop the address, and working with President and Chief of Staff to execute final project.

Coordinate closely with the Division of Marketing and Communications on the development of press releases, content for the President's Office website, and other matters.

Jointly supervise one graduate assistant who provides clerical support and oversees routine correspondence such as standard notes of thanks, congratulations or condolence (along with other operational duties).

Collaborate with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations as well as other units on correspondence with donors and will provide/maintain a style guide for their guidance.