Communication Director Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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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.
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of PAE Communications, the Assistant Director, Communications & Media Design performs design audits and works with colleagues and clients to assess needs, design and prototype ideas, and produce/deploy solutions that reflect excellence and elevate the PAE division image. They govern and protect the visual integrity of the PAE division across all channels, digital, print, event, and executive communications, ensuring consistent, modern, and credible branding on a national scale. They will be part of building a system that makes quality repeatable: templates, standards, creative direction, workflows, and quality control.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Graphic/digital design and creation across mediums including print, digital, web, email, and social media.
Produces a wide range of visual content: digital newsletters, event invitations and programs, brochures, cases
for support, and annual impact/endowment/scholarship reports.
Collaborates with leadership and the PAE Communications director on the PAE brand campaign design,
development, and execution. Coordinates with the PAE Communications team and other internal clients to
gather information and materials needed for design
Brainstorm ideas and develop concepts for new design projects and execute them within the context of the
PAE brand. Illustrates established design concepts with rough layouts or art and copy regarding arrangement,
size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
Assure successful outcomes by adopting best practice project management methodologies, quality assurance
metrics, and risk mitigation plans. Ensure the integrity, high-quality, and consistency of PAE's image, tone,
style, narrative, visual identity, and brand.
Operational efficiency, building a library of reusable components, templates, and toolkits streamlining project
workflow.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design or related field and minimum of 3 years of experience.
Knowledge of Adobe Suite required.
Demonstrated ability to create innovative visual solutions and digital/graphic design.
Submission of a professional portfolio with application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing for higher education or non-profit organizations a plus.
Motion graphics and/or animation skills and experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and time management skills.
Technological skills within the Microsoft Office suite required.
Must be able to work collaboratively with multiple PAE departments and individuals.
Curious mind, self-reliant, problem-solving skills a must.
Good professional communication skills, both oral and written.
Willingness to adjust to changing demands and shifting priorities.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: B11
Salary Range: $56,600/annually - $72,200/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 9/2/26 - 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. 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 complete 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 judgement 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 everyday 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.
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