Marketing Specialist

Georgia State University is a vibrant community in the heart of Atlanta. At Georgia State University (GSU), we value the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at GSU is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of the internal and external community we serve!

The PantherDining Hall at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Marketing Specialist.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What Will You Do: The Marketing Specialist plays a unique and vital role in enhancing student engagement, promoting dining services, and supporting campus-wide events. Here’s a tailored version of their responsibilities:

Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Develops, coordinates, executes, monitors and implements all public relations and marketing materials for dining halls, retail units, concessions and catering within PantherDining, Parking and Transportation and Sustainability.
• Prepares promotional brochures, newsletters and advertising for meal plans, menus, special events and other special projects.
• Provides oversight of marketing projects, goals and objectives to Senior Director, PantherDining and Sustainability.
• Maintains PantherDining, Parking and Transportation and Sustainability’s websites with frequent updates.
• Ensures validity of published menus for dining.
• Maintains all social media and interacts online with potential customers on a daily basis.
• Coordinates and manages social media campaigns.
• Ensure marketing materials are consistent and accurate.
• Schedules and uploads digital signage.
• Attends special events to capture photos.
• Works closely with all management teams, to plan all aspects of events, ensuring cohesiveness, compliance with University policies and procedures, and schedule availability.
• Serves as liaison between PantherDining, Sustainability and the news media.
• Writes and edits stories for publication and coordinates with media sources to encourage publication of news.
• Ensures PantherDining and Sustainability are up to date on all sustainability efforts and continues to market sustainability goals.
• May supervise the work of student assistants and temporary staff as needed.
• Contributes to the overall success of PantherDining and Parking and Transportation by performing all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing
• Three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.
• Previous professional social media experience.
• Previous higher education marketing experience.
• Videography and photography experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle many assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to focus on priority projects and tasks.
• Physical Requirements: Extended standing, walking, ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders.
• Ability to work in all temperature conditions.

College/Business Unit: Auxiliary & Support Services

Department: PantherDining

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Varies

Salary : $40,078 – $60,298

Pay Grade: 15

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 04/11/25, 11:43:46 AM

04/25/25, 11:59:00 PM

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents::

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume

Georgia State University Values: : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

Equal Employment Opportunity: : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.