Marketing and Communications Manager

University Housing & Dining Services is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Marketing and Communications Manager is part of an internal creative services team that promotes University Housing & Dining Services at Oregon State University. UHDS’s vision is to engage OSU students, enrich their lives and help them thrive. The department offers a variety of living and dining options in 16 residence halls, more than 25 campus dining locations, a market, The Gem apartments, and Orchard Court family apartments. As an auxiliary enterprise, UHDS is funded solely by customers who utilize these programs. UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and is dedicated to fostering an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment.

A primary emphasis for this position is to create, implement and track targeted marketing plans for new and existing university-wide programs that support students, and the larger OSU community. These programs include, but are not limited to: UHDS residential dining, University Catering, Orange Cash, robot food delivery and summer housing. This is a highly collaborative role that facilitates project success from determination of scope to completion. Some sample projects for this role include promoting menus and specials with the dining team, marketing programs with the residential education unit, communicating assignments processes with the operations unit, new business development, and executing branding in UHDS buildings with various unit partners.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

30% Targeted Program Marketing

25% Content Development and Brand Management

20% Student Staff Supervision

10% Department Representation

10% Marketing Assessment

5% Other Duties as Assigned

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing, journalism, public relations, new media communications, graphic design or a field relevant to the duties outlined in the position description.
• At least three years of professional experience leading or supporting the development, implementation and management of marketing strategies and tactics while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with self-directed work, including managing several competing creative projects with multiple components, such as graphic design, copy writing, web development, video and photography.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, such as the ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, including copy writing and editing.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including presentation skills (public speaking).
• Demonstrated experience with online marketing, including an understanding of digital advertising, e-newsletter development, analytics, and promotions through various social media platforms.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative working partnerships with stakeholders to accomplish goals and initiatives.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What You Will Need

• Bilingual (English and Spanish). Demonstrated ability to engage Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and multi-cultural skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
• Ability to successfully engage a diverse population in a culturally responsible manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Demonstrated leadership as a member of a creative team.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a budget for a program or campaign.
• Demonstrated skills supervising staff members, including hiring, onboarding, training, providing performance feedback, building a collaborative team environment, and a focus on developing employee skills, knowledge and ability.
• Advanced understanding of design principles as related to the development of communications and marketing materials.
• Understanding of and experience with Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Experience with photography and/or videography.
• Experience working within an integrated brand system.
• Written and oral Spanish-language proficiency.
• Experience using Drupal or a similar content management tool for creating/editing websites.
• Experience using digital marketing tools and systems such as digital e-newsletter platforms, CRMs, project management software and social media tools and platforms.
• Marketing or recruiting experience in a university setting interacting with prospective students and families.
• Professional or personal experiences working with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Position is in a standard office environment, with a shared creative suite. This position has extended periods of time working at a computer. Hours are typically 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. but that may vary and include weekend hours on occasion for event participation. Some events will require long periods of standing at a table. Requirements for limited travel during peak seasons; may include weekend travel once or twice a year. Many elements of this role require in-person attendance, but there’s the possibility of a remote work agreement to allow for a hybrid work schedule.

Link To Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/120747

Posting Number P07968UF

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2024

Posting Date 04/11/2024

Closing Date 05/02/2024

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.