Job ID: 297268 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:
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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. Our 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.
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Graduate School aims to provide a rich intellectual, academic, and research environment for educating students to become leaders in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge. To help facilitate this, our graduate faculty members are selected based on experience in research, scholarship, and education. They are drawn from the faculties of Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Hull College of Business, Dental College of Georgia, College of Education and Human Development, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Nursing, School of Computer & Cyber Sciences, the Medical College of Georgia, and the School of Public Health. Class sizes are small, and the faculty excels in cultivating and modeling supportive, collegial, and professional relationships with students. With outstanding programs in Allied Health, Biological and Computational Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Bimolecular Science, Biostatistics, Business, Computer and Cyber Science, Education, Intelligence and Security Studies, Medical Illustration, Nursing, and Public Administration- earning a graduate degree from Augusta University is time well spent!
Job Summary
This position will work with the unit to help develop & execute communication strategies and tactics. Primary responsibilities are in supporting internal and external communications as an effort to promote positive public image and tell the unit's story by producing deliverables in a variety of formats.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
GRADUATE SCHOOL WEBPAGE DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for designing, creating, and optimizing TGS web pages. Responsible for designing and utilizing web forms, features and elements. Responsible for creating and maintaining web page navigation. Responsible for maintaining the back-end organization of web pages. Responsible for basic coding and back-end architecture of web pages. Responsible for drafting and editing basic web content. Responsible for optimizing photos for web publication. Utilizes approved AU web auxiliary pages and systems to enhance web pages and publications, as needed (e.g., Campus Insider). Ensures all new digital content meets institutional accessibility standards. Write, edit, and regularly update web copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with TGS and AU messaging.
GRADUATE SCHOOL WEBPAGE MAINTENANCE: Responsible for maintaining and updating the TGS web pages' information - internet and intranet. Serves as a resource for graduate program content and liaison with individual programs and TGS. Monitors and aligns content across programs, units, colleges, and TGS pages. Performs routine audit of web pages and content. Evaluates and maintains (update, correct, move, remove) existing content to ensure that information on web pages is accurate, current, and relevant. Develops and adds new content/pages, as needed. Corresponds and collaborates as needed for updates. Works with the TGS office to maintain and update all TGS announcements, events, and information across digital spaces, including affiliated platforms. Work with the TGS Admissions team to ensure that all TGS admissions content is up to date and accurate. Provide support to the admissions team as needed.
ON-CAMPUS COLLABORATIONS: Work with appropriate departmental representative(s) throughout the enterprise to define content goals and organization and workflow process for authoring, approving, and publishing content. Collect and actively work to accomplish goals. Develop working groups to increase input of TGS stakeholders and help use the website to promote a sense of community and collegiality across TGS. Collaborate with the Division of Communications and Marketing (DCM) to ensure that all content and design meet the standards and mission of Augusta University. Work with DCM and Jagwire to increase TGS exposure by tagging us as appropriate. Develop and share graduate-relevant content with other departments and units for additional promotion through their digital and social media channels.
WEB ANALYTICS & DATA ANALYSIS FOR INCREASED USER EXPERIENCE: Research and track market trends to increase competitiveness and maximize the use of TGS internet webpages as a recruitment tool. Track, analyze, and assess data and adapt/create tools to enhance user experience and engagement. Support academic programs and educational mission in an effort to identify expected outcomes, assess the extent to which they achieve these outcomes, and provide evidence of improvement based on the analysis of assessment results. Evaluate and report on the visibility and impact of online content (analytics, quantitative and qualitative assessment). Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of content strategy and use web analysis to expand content relevant to website visitors. Use assessment results to inform and drive changes in web content or organization to increase traffic and improve navigation. Identify and increase the use of items that attract greater attention.
DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE CONTENT FOR TGS AND SUPPORT GRAD PROGRAMS: Lead planning and coordination of TGS social media. Ensures all content meets institutional accessibility standards. Take pictures, write content, and develop videos. Create flyers, announcements, and forms for web publication. Writes and maintains SOPs for web processes/practices, written guidelines, and keeps accurate documentation and files. Writes TGS news stories and features for Jagwire and assists with publication coordination. Serve as POC for all media content in all TGS-wide events. Provide support as needed to programs for special events and requests.
: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two years combined professional experience in web publishing, web design or web development or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or a related field. Experience in photography and photographic manipulation. Previous higher education experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite interruptions, keep accurate records, and make independent decisions.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B9
Salary: $48,800/annually-$61,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 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, students, 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.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
