Georgia / Kennesaw State University / External Affairs Manager

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External Affairs Manager

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

12 employees hold this title in Kennesaw State University. Median total compensation for the role is $69,195, above the department median of $14,100.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $834.8K
Role median: $69,195
Agency median: $14,100
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$43,714$89,258+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Georgia

External Affairs Manager is held in 6 Georgia departments. In Kennesaw State University, the median of $69,195 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

University of Georgia

$108,861 · 45

Georgia Institute of Technology

$80,602 · 42

Augusta University

$78,423 · 1

Georgia Southern University

$70,200 · 2

University of West Georgia

$60,869 · 2

Median total compensation for the External Affairs Manager role in other Georgiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Judith Pishnery

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$89,500

Base pay: $89,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,500

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $363

Judith Pishnery is a External Affairs Manager at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $89,500.

Maxayn Smothers

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$88,400

Base pay: $88,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,400

Maxayn Smothers works as a External Affairs Manager for Kennesaw State University. Maxayn earned $88,400 in 2025.

Christine Harkreader

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$84,655

Base pay: $84,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,655

Christine Harkreader is a External Affairs Manager at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $84,655.

Philip Wirsig

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$81,355

Base pay: $81,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,355

At Kennesaw State University, Philip Wirsig serves as a External Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,355.

Elyssa Reed

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$80,000

Base pay: $80,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000

Elyssa Reed is a External Affairs Manager at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $80,000.

Meghan Cooper

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$75,818

Base pay: $75,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,818

Meghan Cooper works as a External Affairs Manager for Kennesaw State University. Meghan earned $75,818 in 2025.

Katherine Dambra

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$62,571

Base pay: $62,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,571

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $806

Katherine Dambra holds the role of External Affairs Manager at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,571.

Melissa Conners

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$60,320

Base pay: $60,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,320

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $570

Melissa Conners is a External Affairs Manager at Kennesaw State University. 2025 total compensation came to $60,320.

Katherine Ellsworth-Rivera

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$59,768

Base pay: $59,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,768

Katherine Ellsworth-Rivera holds the role of External Affairs Manager at Kennesaw State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,768.

Rachel Johnson

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$55,744

Base pay: $55,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,744

At Kennesaw State University, Rachel Johnson serves as a External Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,744.

Ryan Baughman

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$52,965

Base pay: $52,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,965

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay: $806

Ryan Baughman works as a External Affairs Manager for Kennesaw State University. Ryan earned $52,965 in 2025.

Brooke Beatty

External Affairs Manager/Kennesaw State University

2025 total comp

$43,714

Base pay: $43,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,714

At Kennesaw State University, Brooke Beatty serves as a External Affairs Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,714.