Marketing and Communications Manager

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

GA Southern Literacy Center

Job Summary

The marketing and communications manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications, marketing, and outreach initiatives that advance the Literacy Center's mission, programs, research, and partnerships.

This position manages internal and external communications, promotes the Center's impact to stakeholders, and strengthens the Center's visibility among educators, policymakers, researchers, funders, and the public.

Employment is contingent upon funding.


Responsibilities

• Overseeing the strategic communications and marketing activities of the GSU Literacy Center to advance its mission, programs, research, and partnerships
• Managing communications projects that support the coaching initiatives, professional learning opportunities, research dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and the Center's growth
• Providing communications and marketing counsel to Center leadership, partner schools, project directors, researchers, and staff to ensure alignment with the Center's strategic goals and priorities
• Directing and coordinating the development of marketing, communications, and public relations plans, materials, and projects, including content creation, storytelling, photography, graphic design, and publication efforts
• Attending meetings on behalf of the Director and Associate Director of the Center, when needed
• Working collaboratively with university communications, advancement, and partner organizations to increase awareness of the Center's mission, impact, and funding opportunities
• Assisting with major Center events, special projects, and strategic initiatives as needed
• Coordinating marketing and promotional efforts for conferences, workshops, webinars, trainings, community outreach events, and fundraising or development initiatives in partnership with university and external stakeholders
• Collaborating with researchers, project staff, school partners, and stakeholders to highlight program outcomes, research findings, educator success stories, and literacy and coaching impact initiatives
• Developing presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and other communication resources for Center leadership and partner school teams
• Creating and managing content for newsletters, annual reports, impact reports, Center dissemination materials, web content, social media campaigns, promotional materials, communication channels, and other reports, as needed
• Leading and coordinating the Center's digital presence, including potential website management, social media platforms, email communications, and other web-based communication initiatives

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, and three (3) years of related professional experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, seven (7) years of directly related professional experience may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Education, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience with state-level policies and initiatives

Proposed Salary

$65,000 - $70,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.


Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Successful development and deployment of marketing plans
• Knowledge of state-wide policy, literacy education, higher education, professional learning, implementation science, or educational research

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Web publishing experience and graphic design proficiency

Apply Before Date

August 24, 2026

Application review may begin on August 7, 2026

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.


Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.


Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.


Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.


Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required

Background Check

• Standard + Education