Assistant Director, Events & Marketing — Campus Impact

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director for Events & Marketing at William & Mary leads the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement’s events and communications, coordinating with campus partners, vendors, and students. The role develops marketing strategies to raise awareness, drive engagement, and grow attendance for career events across campus.

Based in Williamsburg, the position supports pre-planning and onsite management, while mentoring student teams and collaborating with university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field.
• Experience in planning or coordinating meetings and events and managing logistics (Typically 2+ years).
• Demonstrated strong customer service orientation and teamwork, with ability to work as a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud and various digital tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather quotes or proposals for food, beverage, venue, and rentals in local and national markets; place and confirm orders.
• Produce and manage invitations, track RSVPs, and create event collateral.
• Develop social media content to increase awareness and attendance.
• Lead student marketing team to ensure brand consistency and deadlines.
• Collaborate with campus partners to meet event deadlines and provide onsite management.
• Plan and manage internal staff meetings and retreats.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field

Job description

The Assistant Director for Events & Marketing at William & Mary leads the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement’s events and communications, coordinating with campus partners, vendors, and students. The role develops marketing strategies to raise awareness, drive engagement, and grow attendance for career events across campus.

Based in Williamsburg, the position supports pre-planning and onsite management, while mentoring student teams and collaborating with university