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Manager, Graduate Communications

Georgia State University
$64,000-$69,000
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2025
Description : Graduate Communications Manager Graduate School Atlanta Campus Schedule: Monday - Friday \| 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM These are exciting times at the Graduate School Department. 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 pursue excellence. 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. The Graduate School Department is seeking Graduate Communications Manager to join the already awesome team taking the Graduate School Department to the next level of excellence! WHAT MAKES The Graduate School Department A GREAT PLACE? * Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. * A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. * Professional development opportunity and mentorship * A rapidly growing center within an academic setting HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO The Graduate School at Georgia State University is looking to recruit a Manager, Graduate Communications who will manage communications through the graduate admissions funnel. This role will also manage internal communications to students, faculty and staff, including marketing of professional development activities, newsletters etc. The role will work collaboratively with University's office of Public Relations and Marketing Communications, the individual college communication managers to ensure that messaging is consistent across all platforms. Examples of duties include: - Manage the centralized graduate student journey email campaigns and content calendars for prospects, applicants and admitted students - Write and design compelling content for external communications, including email marketing, social media, and storytelling - Setup and test emails prior to deployment on the CRM to ensure messages are sent in proper form and to the correct audience - Write and design compelling content for internal communications, including a monthly newsletter, digital signage, and printing pieces to increase awareness of workshops and other events - Analyze and report on the effectiveness of all communication campaigns, highlighting successes, trends and opportunities. Maintain formal process to update and share findings internally and with key external stakeholders - In collaboration with the office of Public Relations and Marketing Communications, update and maintain the Graduate website -Promote Graduate School on social media platforms 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 Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Minimum of two years' experience working with marketing communication plans; use of analytics and related dashboards; excellent writer and storyteller; experience communicating with multiple audiences. CRM experience and university or nonprofit experience is also preferred. College/Business Unit : Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department : Graduate School Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : M-F 8:30AM-5:15PM Salary : $64,000-$69,000 Pay Grade : 16 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 11/19/25, 7:24:48 PM Closing Date : 12/04/25, 4:59:00 AM Preferred Hiring Qualifications : Special Instructions : Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, 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.