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Inside Higher Ed

Marketing Specialist- University Dining

Inside Higher Ed, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156

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Marketing Specialist- University Dining

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Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 291744

About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location Primary Location for Job Responsibilities: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary Performs marketing analysis to determine enrollment growth strategies at the department, unit, and/or college level. Creates marketing campaigns through various formats including website and print materials and analyzes data to determine effectiveness. Develops and manages the advertising message and concept direction ensuring brand consistency across marketing channels.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and executes assigned department marketing plans and strategies

Organizes and oversees multi-channel marketing campaigns to grow business and meet project goals

Directs implementation of best practices through appropriate media channels

Analyzes overall marketing plan and performance adhering to deadlines and requirements

Drafts lead engagement and relationship management strategies leveraging technology

Collaborates with SEO and digital teams to develop website effective content strategy

Responsible for the maintenance of the assigned marketing campaign budgets

Writes compelling items for a variety of marketing channels

Collaborates with key supplier partners to build and optimize customer experience and satisfaction

Shares knowledge and experiences with marketing peers and assists with cross promotion programs

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Marketing, Business, or related field

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in building complex marketing programs and campaigns within multiple channels.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications:

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience:

Previous Marketing experience in higher education; Experience in advanced Google Analytics and BrightEdge or similar SEO platforms; Previous experience in project management, social media, event planning, print, and direct mail; Experience with graphic design and layout, publishing, copyright and open access, metadata, writing, editing and accurately proofreading information

Skills & Abilities

Able to conduct and utilize various market research techniques and data analysis

Able to facilitate complex marketing campaigns and project management

Able to participate in local, regional, national, and international discussions and initiatives regarding standards, best practices, and new concepts related to recruitment and retention

Able to research, write and edit original content for print, online, multi-media and social media

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (Microsoft Office suite, HTML / web design, Adobe Creative suite, SEO, and Google Analytics)

Skilled in the development and execution of marketing plans and strategies

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong coaching and negotiation skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint ... contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance.

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