M Dining, Marketing Communications Specialist

TalentAlly; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous time off

Retirement plan with employee matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

University of Michigan’s Michigan Dining is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to drive campaigns across retail, residential dining, and catering operations. You’ll manage requests, create print/digital materials, and ensure brand consistency while evaluating campaign performance.

You will coordinate social media content, lead student marketing staff, and partner with leadership and HR on recruitment marketing plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a similar field or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of marketing/communications experience
• Graphic design skills with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiar with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn) and analytics
• Experience managing marketing projects and campaigns across digital and print platforms

Responsabilités

• Develop and complete marketing campaigns and communications across Michigan Dining services
• Manage incoming marketing requests and projects
• Design and produce print and digital marketing materials aligning with brand guidelines
• Create social media content across platforms and monitor engagement
• Manage student marketing staff and provide feedback
• Collaborate with leadership, HR, and Talent Acquisition on recruitment marketing
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance to inform improvements
• Represent Michigan Dining at campus events and promotional activities

Connaissances

Social media management

Marketing communications

Project coordination

Content creation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Outils

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media analytics

Description du poste

Job Summary

The 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.

• 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

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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, throughout the course of employment.

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. #studentlifeApplication DeadlineJob 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.

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