About the job

This job is sourced from a job board. Learn moreFORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Accountant Specialist for the University Advancement Department.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state’s peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia’s second-largest public university in area.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, or a related field is required. Three to five years of experience in public relations; some marketing experience is preferred. Must possess practical knowledge of all sports, advertising, public affairs, journalism, creative and technical writing, and graphic production. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient in the use of various computer applications and software programs.

Primary Goal:

To provide a positive image of the University through the use of multiple media sources. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of long-range strategic communications and integrated marketing plan in accordance with the mission and goals of the institution. Ensure effective marketing and communication of materials to internal and external constituents.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide input from the athletic communications and sports marketing perspective to help form policies and formulate the strategic plans.
• Communicate key messages about the athletic department to external constituencies including, but not limited to, friends, and donors, alumni and the SIAC along with the NCAA.
• Participate in the concept and creative development of key athletic-related materials to ensure consistency of message and adherence to the University’s mission and goals.
• Provide creative graphic assistance and effective marketing and communication materials and strategies to other departments as requested and as time is available.
• Promote all facets of the athletic department through news releases and publicity-generating events.
• Maintain current mailing lists of media representatives and update mailing lists with media contact preferences: mail, fax, or e-mail.
• Create goodwill between area, regional and national news media and invite coverage of athletic events and its programs.
• Assist in the development of fundraising solicitations, e-communications and other marketing strategies for distribution to alumni, parents and friends of the University.
• Provide support to alumni activities by promoting and publicizing alumni events.
• Assist with ensuring that the “brand” image of Fort Valley State University is identified and refined, using market research and in consultation with the President and Cabinet, and ensure that those brand elements are translated accurately and effectively into University communications.
• Seek to discover stories to tell about Fort Valley State University student-athletes.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.