Communications Strategist

Communications StrategistAugusta 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.The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.The general purpose of the position is to plan and coordinate the large number of communications in multiple media formats to ensure that the internal and external face of the College of Science and Mathematics adheres to the highest standards of communication. The position supports all five Strategic Priorities of the university's Creating a Legacy Like No Other Strategic Plan: Learning (Providing Impactful Learning Experiences); Discovery (Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Discovery, Accelerating Student's Connection to Research and Creativity); Student Success (Educational Access and Value, Providing a Life-Changing University Experience); Community (Strengthening Community Stakeholder's Connection to AU); and Stewardship (Philanthropic Investment, Increasing Research Support).The communications strategist will work closely with the Provost's Academic Communications Director, AU Communications and Marketing, and CSM leadership to maintain a positive public image, promote college and department programs, and publicize student and faculty achievements in alignment with university standards. The communications strategist will be responsible for producing content for the college newsletter and formatting it for both physical and digital publication. The position is responsible for the maintenance of the college and department websites as well as webpages devoted to alumni recognition and engagement. The position is responsible for maintaining the college's social media presence, both of which serve to strengthen engagement with both the university community and the external community. The communications strategist will provide direction for all web-based marketing and recruiting campaigns. The position also serves as a key member of the planning hub for the numerous events that the college holds on a yearly basis.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of direct related communication/marketing experience. Excellent organizational, prioritization skills. Must confidentially, work independently and exercise sound judgement, high degree of professionalism, work well under pressure and manage deadlines.Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) Pay Band: B10 Salary Range: $52,500/annually - $54,080/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 8/12/26 - 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.