Marketing/Communications Coordinator - Campus Dining

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a Marketing/PR professional to oversee Campus Dining restaurant accounts and related campaigns. You will manage day-to-day publicity efforts, design promotional materials, and coordinate with housing and residence life on account development and events.

Responsibilities include strategic planning for restaurant concepts, communication with managers, budgeting, and mentoring student interns as part of a broader campus dining initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• 24 months experience in marketing, public relations or communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic plans for restaurant concepts.
• Maintain communication with restaurant managers about account statuses.
• Plan and handle short-term tactical work for restaurant accounts (research, campaign planning, event management and creating publicity and updating websites).
• Monitor restaurant account budgets and profitability.
• Plan for long-term development and growth of accounts.
• Oversee and develop student interns.
• Will be assigned to similar tasks supporting housing and residence life.

Skills

Marketing/PR/Communications experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field

Job description

Pay Range

Targeted salary up to $57,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel

May be required

Position Introduction

Primary responsibilities will revolve around the oversight of OU Housing and Food Services' restaurant accounts and projects related to Campus Dining. They will manage the day-to-day direction of restaurant publicity, campaign management, and social media exposure. Building relationships with the Food Services directors and restaurant managers also is vital to the position. Will design and create marketing materials (e.g. promotional coupons, flyers, restaurant signage, digital collateral, etc.) and be involved with the hands-on work associated with account development (e.g. updating social media channels, delivering materials to managers, working pop up events, etc.).

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage strategic plans for restaurant concepts.
• Maintain communication with restaurant managers about account statuses.
• Plan and handle specific short-term tactical work for restaurant accounts (research, campaign planning, event management and creating publicity and updating websites).
• Monitor restaurant account budgets and profitability.
• Plan for long-term development and growth of accounts.
• Oversee and develop student interns.
• Will be assigned to similar tasks supporting housing and residence life.

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Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• 24 months experience in marketing, public relations or communications.

Equivalency/Substitution

Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Department Preferences

• Valid driver's license for off-site promotional events.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising or Marketing
• Writing, editing and proofreading experience
• Social media management experience
• Experience with broadcast production and editing (photography, videography)
• PR/Advertising agency experience
• Web development and content management experience
• Some management or supervisory experience

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check

Yes