M Dining, Marketing Communications Specialist

PR Girl Manifesto, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan's Michigan Dining is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to develop and manage marketing campaigns across retail, residential dining, and catering operations. You’ll create print and digital materials, ensure brand consistency, and analyze campaign performance to improve engagement.

You will coordinate social media content, supervise student marketing staff, and collaborate with leadership and HR on recruitment marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, PR, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of marketing/communications experience.
• Graphic design skills with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Experience managing marketing projects across digital and print platforms with content planning and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete marketing campaigns and communications for Michigan Dining services.
• Manage marketing requests and projects from intake to delivery.
• Design and produce print and digital marketing materials ensuring brand consistency.
• Create social media content across platforms and monitor engagement.
• Manage student marketing staff and provide feedback for development.
• Collaborate with leadership, HR, and Talent Acquisition on recruitment marketing materials.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance and inform improvements.
• Represent Michigan Dining at campus events and recruitment fairs.

Skills

Marketing

Social media management

Graphic design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

# M Dining, Marketing Communications SpecialistUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIFull-TimeNov 01, 2026Marketing## Job Description## How to ApplyThe hiring team requires a cover letter and resume to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know more about your experience and how your career aspirations and skills align with this role. Specifically highlight your past experience and/or interest in the food service industry. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.## Job SummaryThe Marketing Communications Specialist supports Michigan Dining's marketing efforts through the hands-on development of marketing campaigns and communications across retail, residential dining, and catering operations. You will manage marketing requests and projects, create print and digital materials, maintain brand consistency, and evaluate campaign performance to improve engagement and effectiveness.You will also coordinate social media content and digital communications, manage student marketing staff, and collaborate with Michigan Dining leadership and HR to support employee recruitment marketing plans. The specialist represents Michigan Dining at campus events and promotional activities, helping strengthen awareness, engagement, and participation in dining programs.As directed by leadership, you will also support marketing and communications needs across the Student Life Auxiliaries portfolio.You will report to M Dining's Associate Director of Marketing.You will work hybrid, three days a week in an office in Ann Arbor, MI. With remote optional days on the other two days.Find the full job description here.## Responsibilities\\** Develop and complete marketing campaigns and communications that promote Michigan Dining's retail, residential dining, catering, and other services.* Manage incoming marketing requests and projects* Design and produce engaging print and digital marketing materials, ensuring consistency with University and Student Life brand guidelines.* Create social media content across multiple platforms, monitoring engagement and identifying opportunities to improve performance.* Manage student marketing employees, including assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development.* Collaborate with Michigan Dining leadership, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition to develop recruitment marketing materials and campaigns that attract student and professional staff.* Monitor and evaluate marketing campaign performance, using data and feedback to inform improvements and support departmental goals.* Represent Michigan Dining at campus events, recruitment fairs, and promotional activities, while supporting marketing plans across Student Life Auxiliaries. ## Required Qualifications\\* + Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Minimum 3 years of marketing and/or communications experience. + Graphic design skills and familiarity with design programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. + Familiarity and experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn. + This includes content gathering and design, posting, social media strategy, and analytics. + Demonstrated 1 or more years of experience managing marketing projects and campaigns across digital and print platforms, including content planning, execution, and performance analysis. ## Why Work at Michigan? In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: - Generous time off - A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting - Many choices for comprehensive health insurance - Life insurance - Long-term disability coverage - Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses ## Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. ## Additional Information This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery. Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas. Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate. #studentlife ## Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. ## U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.