UNIT MARKETING MANAGER - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY

Unit Marketing Manager

Chartwells at the University of Kentucky is seeking an energetic, creative, and student-focused Unit Marketing Manager to join our Student Dining team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the student dining experience while driving engagement, meal plan participation, and brand awareness across campus.
This is more than a marketing role—it's an opportunity to influence campus culture, build community, and make a lasting impact on the student experience at one of the nation's leading universities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing ideas to life, we encourage you to apply.
We are currently hiring for two newly created positions, each supporting a distinct area of Student Dining:
Residential Dining Marketing
Retail Dining Marketing
In these roles, you will lead on-site marketing initiatives designed to increase meal plan and Flex Dollar utilization, enhance the student experience, and build meaningful connections with the campus community.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute innovative marketing campaigns that promote Student Dining programs, services, and offerings.
Drive meal plan, Flex Dollar, and catering sales through targeted promotions and engagement strategies.
Create memorable experiences that enhance student satisfaction and participation.
Plan and coordinate special events, activations, and promotional activities across campus dining locations.
Engage directly with students through presentations, social media, campus outreach, and interactive programming.
Manage and support social media initiatives to increase awareness, engagement, and brand loyalty.
Collaborate with dining operations and campus partners to ensure successful execution of marketing programs.
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in Marketing preferred
Minimum of three years marketing experience
Ability to present to large groups
Knowledge of merchandising and promotions
Passion for marketing, customer engagement, and creating exceptional experiences.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Experience with event planning, social media marketing, and promotional campaigns.
Ability to connect with diverse student populations and understand their needs.
Creative thinker with a results-driven mindset and strong organizational skills.
Excellent writing skills
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. 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.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).