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The Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the marketing efforts of the Kansas Memorial Unions Corporation by creating, managing, and analyzing content across digital platforms. This position requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn the unique needs of our organization and its audiences. The individual will contribute to strategic campaigns, oversee key social media accounts, and collaborate with departments across the Union to ensure marketing efforts align with our mission and drive engagement. Position Summary
The Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the marketing efforts of the Kansas Memorial Unions Corporation by creating, managing, and analyzing content across digital platforms. This position requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn the unique needs of our organization and its audiences. The individual will contribute to strategic campaigns, oversee key social media accounts, and collaborate with departments across the Union to ensure marketing efforts align with our mission and drive engagement.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position starts at $45,000. The annual salary will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.
DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES OF ALL KU MEMORIAL UNION POSITIONS
Adhere to University and KU Memorial Union policies and procedures. Support the KU Memorial Unions lines of effort, initiatives, and End State as described by the Executive Director, and work to achieve and uphold the departments mission and core values: community, dignity, empowerment, excellence, innovation, and safety. Follow the 7 Team Principles: competence, creating a cohesive team through mutual trust, creating shared understanding, setting clear leader intent, written/verbal communication, disciplined initiative, and risk management. Demonstrate a positive, solution-oriented attitude in performing job responsibilities and collaborating with colleagues to foster a respectful and productive work environment. Always exhibit professional decorum while representing the KU Memorial Unions and the University, including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the office, around campus, and out in the community.
Essential Functions
Support the execution of marketing programs and initiatives to maximize revenue, enhance brand awareness, and contribute to strategic objectives for KU Memorial Unions. Partner with the Director of Marketing and Programs and the Marketing Manager, and other key stakeholders to develop, plan, and implement marketing initiatives, including events, promotions, content development, program support, social media, etc. Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of union-wide marketing initiative and digital engagement reaching the University population and guests of the university. Manage social media accounts (primarily @kuunions, @kudining, and @kubookstore), maintaining consistent content calendar, scheduling posts through Meta, and analyzing engagement. Execute content strategies within established frameworks (e.g., weekly post/email minimums), with authority to determine content priorities based on promotions, sales, and campus initiatives. Update and maintain content on the KU Memorial Unions and departments website to ensure accuracy, ADA accessibility, brand consistency, and alignment with business partners. Develop engaging and effective email campaigns such as newsletters, promotional, and event specific communications with measurable outcomes tied to sales growth and customer retention. Create and edit written materials including newsletters, website content, media releases, and social posts while upholding brand voice and accessibility. Provide support, training, and task oversight for student part-time employees. Collaborate with internal teams to research, develop and review content. Track and analyze digital performance, prioritizing the areas creating revenue. Support the use and upkeep of digital tools, including content management systems and project management software. Recommend innovative tools, trends, and best practices to improve marketing effectiveness, engagement and revenue generation. Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Manager or their designee.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree from a four-year institution OR four years of full-time relevant professional experience in marketing, communications, or related field. Minimum two years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or a related field. Basic knowledge of advertising strategies and audience targeting. Ability to interpret and apply marketing data to strategies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under multiple, strict deadlines in a fast-paced office environment with the capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes in projects and outcomes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Demonstrated ability to utilize good judgement in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures as to exercise discretion in confidential matters is essential. Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with staff. Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends coinciding with events throughout the year. Ability and willingness to travel to various KU campus locations; no travel requirements beyond units on Lawrence and the KU Med campus.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Journalism, Strategic Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Experience working with diverse student groups or community populations. Demonstrated ability to write and produce marketing content for organizations. Familiarity with Google Analytics or other tracking tools. Experience in planning and executing strategic communication plans. Knowledge of platforms such as EMMA HQ, Klayvio, and Facebook Meta. Exposure to paid social media advertising (e.g., Meta platforms). Familiarity with Adobe software suite.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to actively listen. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as occasional bending, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Environment
This position operates in a professional office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, mobile devices, printers, and copiers. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond to job-related needs on short notice. This position may also require travel to multiple on-campus locations to facilitate training sessions and support operational needs.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KU Memorial Unions Human Resources department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the Supervisor as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and KU Memorial Unions reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as management may deem appropriate.
Full-time employment with the Union Corporation is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check before beginning work.
The University of Kansas Memorial Unions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the corporations programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by corporate policy.
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Full Time Marketing Coordinator
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KU Memorial Unions 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Full Time Marketing Coordinator
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KU Memorial Unions Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Summary
The Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the marketing efforts of the Kansas Memorial Unions Corporation by creating, managing, and analyzing content across digital platforms. This position requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn the unique needs of our organization and its audiences. The individual will contribute to strategic campaigns, oversee key social media accounts, and collaborate with departments across the Union to ensure marketing efforts align with our mission and drive engagement. Position Summary
The Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the marketing efforts of the Kansas Memorial Unions Corporation by creating, managing, and analyzing content across digital platforms. This position requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn the unique needs of our organization and its audiences. The individual will contribute to strategic campaigns, oversee key social media accounts, and collaborate with departments across the Union to ensure marketing efforts align with our mission and drive engagement.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position starts at $45,000. The annual salary will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.
DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES OF ALL KU MEMORIAL UNION POSITIONS
Adhere to University and KU Memorial Union policies and procedures. Support the KU Memorial Unions lines of effort, initiatives, and End State as described by the Executive Director, and work to achieve and uphold the departments mission and core values: community, dignity, empowerment, excellence, innovation, and safety. Follow the 7 Team Principles: competence, creating a cohesive team through mutual trust, creating shared understanding, setting clear leader intent, written/verbal communication, disciplined initiative, and risk management. Demonstrate a positive, solution-oriented attitude in performing job responsibilities and collaborating with colleagues to foster a respectful and productive work environment. Always exhibit professional decorum while representing the KU Memorial Unions and the University, including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the office, around campus, and out in the community.
Essential Functions
Support the execution of marketing programs and initiatives to maximize revenue, enhance brand awareness, and contribute to strategic objectives for KU Memorial Unions. Partner with the Director of Marketing and Programs and the Marketing Manager, and other key stakeholders to develop, plan, and implement marketing initiatives, including events, promotions, content development, program support, social media, etc. Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of union-wide marketing initiative and digital engagement reaching the University population and guests of the university. Manage social media accounts (primarily @kuunions, @kudining, and @kubookstore), maintaining consistent content calendar, scheduling posts through Meta, and analyzing engagement. Execute content strategies within established frameworks (e.g., weekly post/email minimums), with authority to determine content priorities based on promotions, sales, and campus initiatives. Update and maintain content on the KU Memorial Unions and departments website to ensure accuracy, ADA accessibility, brand consistency, and alignment with business partners. Develop engaging and effective email campaigns such as newsletters, promotional, and event specific communications with measurable outcomes tied to sales growth and customer retention. Create and edit written materials including newsletters, website content, media releases, and social posts while upholding brand voice and accessibility. Provide support, training, and task oversight for student part-time employees. Collaborate with internal teams to research, develop and review content. Track and analyze digital performance, prioritizing the areas creating revenue. Support the use and upkeep of digital tools, including content management systems and project management software. Recommend innovative tools, trends, and best practices to improve marketing effectiveness, engagement and revenue generation. Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Manager or their designee.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree from a four-year institution OR four years of full-time relevant professional experience in marketing, communications, or related field. Minimum two years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, or a related field. Basic knowledge of advertising strategies and audience targeting. Ability to interpret and apply marketing data to strategies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under multiple, strict deadlines in a fast-paced office environment with the capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes in projects and outcomes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Demonstrated ability to utilize good judgement in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures as to exercise discretion in confidential matters is essential. Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with staff. Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends coinciding with events throughout the year. Ability and willingness to travel to various KU campus locations; no travel requirements beyond units on Lawrence and the KU Med campus.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Journalism, Strategic Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Experience working with diverse student groups or community populations. Demonstrated ability to write and produce marketing content for organizations. Familiarity with Google Analytics or other tracking tools. Experience in planning and executing strategic communication plans. Knowledge of platforms such as EMMA HQ, Klayvio, and Facebook Meta. Exposure to paid social media advertising (e.g., Meta platforms). Familiarity with Adobe software suite.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to actively listen. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as occasional bending, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Environment
This position operates in a professional office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, mobile devices, printers, and copiers. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond to job-related needs on short notice. This position may also require travel to multiple on-campus locations to facilitate training sessions and support operational needs.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KU Memorial Unions Human Resources department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the Supervisor as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and KU Memorial Unions reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as management may deem appropriate.
Full-time employment with the Union Corporation is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check before beginning work.
The University of Kansas Memorial Unions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the corporations programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by corporate policy.
Seniority level
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Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Other Job function
Job function
Marketing and Sales Industries
Hospitality Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KU Memorial Unions by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Marketing Coordinator roles.
New Century, KS $58,000.00-$65,000.00 5 days ago New Century, KS $78,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago New Century, KS $78,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Innovation Marketing Manager - U.S. Remote
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