SFE - Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

Georgia State University
$46,227 - $104,934
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Description : Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Wellbeing Georgia Health Policy Center Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Georgia State University At the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), we approach our work with a passion to be excellent, to positively impact people's lives, and to find creative and innovative ways to learn and fulfill our goals. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to integrate research, policy, and programs to advance health and well-being. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. GHPC is seeking an assistant director of marketing and communications to join the already awesome team and take the GHPC to the next level of excellence and global achievements! WHAT MAKES GHPC A GREAT PLACE? A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with diverse partners. A flexible work environment. Professional development opportunities and mentorship. Competitive base salary. Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A rapidly growing center within an academic setting. The center's current scope of work includes behavioral health, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems transformation, long-term services & support, maternal health & child well-being, population & global health, and rural health. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative research to connect decision-makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. The center is at work locally, nationally, and internationally with public and private partners to improve health and well-being. The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Wellbeing, within GHPC, was created in partnership with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The Center of Excellence employs a three-pronged focus on research, policy, and practice, and is engaged in providing workforce development through technical assistance and training to build the capacity of the state's behavioral health workforce; research and evaluation to monitor and assess behavioral health services for providers and state agencies to measure program effectiveness; and consultative research and policy analysis services for local, state, and national partners focusing on financing structures and service delivery opportunities for improving the behavioral health system of care. ABOUT THIS POSITION The assistant director of marketing and communications is responsible for working with GHPC's Center of Excellence and the Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide guidance and technical assistance to develop and facilitate consistent organizational branding and communication strategies to enhance community engagement, sustainability, and increase the visibility of public behavioral health safety net services. HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO Assist the Center of Excellence, its project teams, and the Georgia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in branding and messaging. Manage and develop audience-focused copy and graphics for print, web, and social media. Work with teams to create marketing materials such as briefs, presentations, reports, etc., utilizing skills of graphic design, communications and messaging, and working with multimedia. Assess and propose recommendations to improve marketing strategies aimed at improving community engagement and sustainability. Help the Center of Excellence and the Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities increase their marketing and community engagement capacity. Conduct ongoing assessment of organizational marketing and community engagement capability. Provide standardized and tailored technical assistance to strengthen the overall marketing capacity of external provider agencies based on identified need. Provide leadership and develop projects, project portfolios, and competency areas. Manage within or outside of project or competency area. May supervise junior marketing staff. Serve as a liaison for clients, GHPC, and university personnel while meeting strategic project goals. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO MAKE YOU SHINE Knowledge of graphic design and marketing materials. Extensive experience in the use of design software. Excellent project management skills. Excellent communications and organizational skills. Presentation skills. Emotional intelligence. Strategic communication skills. This position is sponsor-funded and contingent upon funding. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and three years of related supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred Hiring Qualifications: It is expected that the candidate will have experience in content marketing, website design and maintenance, social media, and graphic design. Strong project management and strategic communication skills with an emphasis on fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals. Experience working with external stakeholders including state agencies and communities on communication initiatives and supervisory experience is desirable. College/Business Unit : Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Department : The Georgia Health Policy Center Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Salary : $46,227 - $104,934 Pay Grade : NPP FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 03/27/25, 8:54:38 PM Closing Date : 04/11/25, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter #LI-JB1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place. INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents. USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.