Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
MARKETING MANAGER Campus Dining - WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY- Wichita, KS
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
Marketing Manager Campus Dining
– WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY –
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Location:
On campus: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS Salary:
$65,000 - $70,000
Chartwells Higher Education is re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience across more than 300 colleges and universities nationwide. We partner with campus communities to create high‑tech, food‑infused social spaces that foster meaningful relationships, promote local, nutritious meals, and support student success.
Job Summary As Campus Marketing Manager, you will lead all marketing activities at Wichita State University, driving engagement with Generation Z and Centennial audiences, enhancing guest happiness, and increasing revenue. You will develop strategies, campaigns, and digital initiatives that align with our mission of fresh, local, and inclusive dining.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage an annual marketing plan and budget for the entire campus, ensuring achievement of sales goals across meal plans, retail, residential, and catering operations.
Implement innovative promotions and awareness campaigns to boost sales in resident dining, retail, catering, concessions, and summer camps/conferences.
Maintain regular communication with clients and the campus community on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Conduct and analyze consumer research, market conditions, and competitor information to inform marketing strategies.
Manage and complete the dining brand’s digital strategy.
Coordinate consumer feedback programs and analyze results to improve services.
Establish and maintain merchandising standards.
Present to various campus departments and student groups throughout the year.
Collaborate with campus departments on ongoing and new campaigns.
Supervise Student Success interns or sales ambassador teams.
Coordinate and complete training and engagement programs for associates.
Report on return on investment and key performance metrics.
Develop vision plans and conduct quarterly client and collaborator presentations.
Collaborate with campus leadership to develop and execute revenue‑generating campaigns across retail, concessions, and catering, and provide comprehensive performance reporting.
Other duties as assigned, including support of satellite campuses or regional marketing efforts, which may require occasional evening, late night, and/or weekend availability.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Culinary, Hospitality, Hotel Management or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years in marketing, with experience in B2C program development and ideally B2B marketing.
Ability to collaborate with operations, culinary, retail, merchandising, and client relations teams.
Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to present to large groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Experience with social media tactics to improve brand awareness.
Graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite are a plus.
Ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chartwells higher education dining services by 2×.
Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Req ID: 1492377
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– WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY –
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Location:
On campus: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS Salary:
$65,000 - $70,000
Chartwells Higher Education is re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience across more than 300 colleges and universities nationwide. We partner with campus communities to create high‑tech, food‑infused social spaces that foster meaningful relationships, promote local, nutritious meals, and support student success.
Job Summary As Campus Marketing Manager, you will lead all marketing activities at Wichita State University, driving engagement with Generation Z and Centennial audiences, enhancing guest happiness, and increasing revenue. You will develop strategies, campaigns, and digital initiatives that align with our mission of fresh, local, and inclusive dining.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage an annual marketing plan and budget for the entire campus, ensuring achievement of sales goals across meal plans, retail, residential, and catering operations.
Implement innovative promotions and awareness campaigns to boost sales in resident dining, retail, catering, concessions, and summer camps/conferences.
Maintain regular communication with clients and the campus community on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Conduct and analyze consumer research, market conditions, and competitor information to inform marketing strategies.
Manage and complete the dining brand’s digital strategy.
Coordinate consumer feedback programs and analyze results to improve services.
Establish and maintain merchandising standards.
Present to various campus departments and student groups throughout the year.
Collaborate with campus departments on ongoing and new campaigns.
Supervise Student Success interns or sales ambassador teams.
Coordinate and complete training and engagement programs for associates.
Report on return on investment and key performance metrics.
Develop vision plans and conduct quarterly client and collaborator presentations.
Collaborate with campus leadership to develop and execute revenue‑generating campaigns across retail, concessions, and catering, and provide comprehensive performance reporting.
Other duties as assigned, including support of satellite campuses or regional marketing efforts, which may require occasional evening, late night, and/or weekend availability.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Culinary, Hospitality, Hotel Management or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years in marketing, with experience in B2C program development and ideally B2B marketing.
Ability to collaborate with operations, culinary, retail, merchandising, and client relations teams.
Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to present to large groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Experience with social media tactics to improve brand awareness.
Graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite are a plus.
Ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chartwells higher education dining services by 2×.
Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Req ID: 1492377
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