"Administrative Specialist - Art"

Job Details

Administrative Specialist - Art
Job ID: 291652
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses ' the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville ' Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their 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 ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Best-In-State Employers' for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Art

Job Summary

Join the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art to lead creative recruitment, storytelling, and design initiatives that attract and support outstanding art students. This position manages marketing and outreach across email, web, and print; develops promotional campaigns and materials for recruitment and retention; and coordinates departmental events that strengthen student and community engagement. Reporting to the Department Chair, this role collaborates with faculty, staff, and University Marketing to produce cohesive and compelling communications highlighting the department's programs, galleries, and achievements. The position offers creative autonomy, access to professional production facilities, and the opportunity to advance the department's visibility within a collaborative, fast-paced, art-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Outreach: Plan and execute recruitment and retention campaigns; coordinate communication with prospective students, families, and counselors; develop content for email blasts and digital advertising
• Creative Design & Production: Create graphics, posters, and promotional materials (digital and print) for department and gallery events
• Web & Social Media Management: Serve as content owner for departmental and gallery websites; collaborate with University Marketing to ensure consistency; manage social media strategy, scheduling, and analytics
• Develop and manage internal and external communications'from press releases to website copy, advertising, and promotional materials that highlight departmental achievements and events

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience
Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$24.56 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) 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

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• MS Office Suite
• Google Software
• Adobe Software

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on November 4, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.