Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
S16068P |
| Working Title |
Marketing & Events Coordinator, Franklin CREATE! |
| Department |
Franklin-Deans Office Admin |
| About the University of Georgia |
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 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing. |
| About the College/Unit/Department |
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units. |
| College/Unit/Department website |
https://franklin.uga.edu |
| Posting Type |
External |
| Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type |
Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time |
Full Time |
| Work Schedule |
|
| Additional Schedule Information |
M-F, 8am-5pm; Evening or weekend work may be required |
| Advertised Salary |
Commensurate with experience |
| Posting Date |
11/13/2026 |
| Open until filled |
Yes |
| Closing Date |
|
| Proposed Starting Date |
12/14/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
|
| Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
| EEO Policy 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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (
hrweb@uga.edu). |
| USG Core Values Statement |
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. |
Position Information
| Classification Title |
Event Planner II |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| FTE |
1.0 |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience |
| Preferred Qualifications |
|
| Position Summary |
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences seeks a creative, high-energy Marketing & Events Coordinator for Franklin
CREATE!, an entrepreneurship program designed to reach across the Arts and Sciences to foster innovation, an entrepreneurial mindset, and launch startups. This role builds and runs the marketing engine and the live-event experiences that put Franklin
CREATE! in front of students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners.
This position offers a unique opportunity to build a marketing and event program from the ground up for a fast-growing initiative at the intersection of creativity, research, and startup activity. The pace and craft of the role look more like a marketing/events position at an early-stage startup. The Marketing & Events Coordinator will own Franklin
CREATE!'s brand voice across channels and translate that brand into memorable in-person and virtual experiences that drive participation, attendance, and community.
Working closely with the Program Director, the Marketing & Events Coordinator manages the full marketing lifecycle (content, social, email, web, design) and the full event lifecycle (concept through post-event follow-up) for Franklin
CREATE! programming.
The position requires a high degree of creativity, initiative, and organization, with the ability to move fluidly between brand strategy and hands-on event logistics. Work is performed with considerable independence. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Experience in marketing, communications, or event production - ideally at a technology company, startup, agency, or other fast-moving organization.
- Strong eye for design and brand consistency, with hands-on experience in tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
- Experience managing social media channels and building content calendars.
- Demonstrated success planning and executing live events, from small workshops to large-scale showcases.
- Comfortable working across multiple platforms (CRM/registration tools, email marketing platforms, website CMS, social scheduling tools).
- Strong writing skills and the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences (students, alumni, donors, industry).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with high attention to detail.
- Comfortable working some evenings and weekends as needed for event execution.
- Entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset - comfortable building new marketing and event systems from scratch.
|
| Physical Demands |
Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends. |
| Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
No |
| Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? |
Yes |
| Does this position require a P-Card? |
No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? |
No |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? |
No |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) |
No |
| Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website. |
| Background Investigation Policy |
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. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Event Strategy & Execution
- Work with Franklin CREATE! team, University Programs, and External groups to develop and execute the full slate of Franklin CREATE! events from concept through post-event wrap-up.
- Develop event timelines and run-of-show documents; manage registration platforms and attendee communications.
- Coordinate venue reservations, catering, AV/production needs, signage, and vendor relationships.
- Recruit, brief, and manage day-of event staff and student volunteers.
- Manage speaker and guest logistics, including invitations, travel/parking, and on-site hospitality.
- Design the on-site attendee experience - branding, signage, swag, photo moments - to reflect the Franklin CREATE! brand.
- Collect post-event feedback and participation data; produce recap reports with photos and highlights for internal and donor use.
- Manage event budgets and vendor payments in coordination with program administration.
- Represent Franklin CREATE! at campus and community events as appropriate.
|
| Percentage of time |
50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Marketing & Brand Communications
- Own Franklin CREATE!'s brand voice and visual identity across channels, ensuring consistency across social media, email, web, and print materials.
- Plan and maintain a content calendar spanning social media, newsletters, and website updates to build awareness of programs, deadlines, and student/alumni success stories.
- Create and manage content across social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), including photo and video capture at events and programs.
- Write and design promotional materials, flyers, one-pagers, and email campaigns for programs, competitions, and events.
- Maintain and update the Franklin CREATE! website with current programming, event details, and success stories.
- Develop and execute recruitment marketing campaigns to drive student applications and event attendance.
- Capture and package student and alumni founder stories into case studies, testimonials, and social content.
- Track engagement metrics (email opens, social reach, web traffic, event RSVPs) and use data to refine messaging and channel strategy.
- Support donor- and sponsor-facing marketing materials in coordination with the Director.
- Maintain brand assets, templates, and style guides for consistent use across the program.
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| Percentage of time |
50 |
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