Marketing Projects Manager

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Texas Township (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a Marketing Projects Manager to design, coordinate and disseminate information about the college and its initiatives. The role partners with multiple departments to craft strategic campaigns across traditional and digital media.

The position requires writing, editing and project management skills, with a focus on attracting students and maintaining consistent branding. The campus location is Texas Township, with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or public relations or related field; four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Experience designing and coordinating college-wide communications and promotional campaigns.
• Knowledge of ADA, Title IX, Perkins and accreditation guidelines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for website, newsletters and press releases.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns and materials; oversee production of video scripts, posters, flyers and social media files.
• Oversee college external newsletter and assist with student, faculty and staff e-newsletters.
• Collaborate with senior management to plan all college communications.
• Create and manage compelling student campaigns using traditional and digital media.
• Ensure messaging complies with applicable guidelines and branding standards.
• Support college departments in strategic marketing and public relations campaigns.
• Promote college initiatives across KVCC entities including KVCC Museum, Foundation and Athletics.
• Develop social media posts and assist vendor with monthly schedules.
• Work closely with web team and graphic designers.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Design and layout

Social media tools

Data collection and editing

Verbal and written communication

Computer/software proficiency

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or public relations

Tools

Social media management tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Title: Marketing Projects Manager

Posting Number: 201101590P

Location: Texas Township Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Pay Rate: $51,709 minimum per year. Starting salary will be based on qualifications exceeding what is required.

Position Type: Staff

Department: College Promotion

Job Summary:

Are you a marketing professional with high aptitude in the use of social media communications and promotions? Would you like to join an organization that is committed to providing the highest level of services and experiences to the people of the Kalamazoo area? If so then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Marketing Projects Manager to design, coordinate and disseminate information both internally and externally about the college and our many initiatives, activities and opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Writes articles for use on website, in newsletters and press releases.
• Assists with promotional campaigns and materials and oversees the production of video scripts, posters, flyers, social media files and other electronic files.
• Oversees the production of the college’s external newsletter and assists with students, faculty and staff e-newsletters.
• Collaborates with senior management to strategically plan all college communication efforts.
• Works to attract, recruit and retain students through collaboration with others to create memorable student campaigns utilizing a variety of traditional and new media tools including digital communications.
• Ensures that messaging for a variety of audiences complies with applicable guidelines and regulations, including ADA , Title IX, Perkins, Higher Learning Commission and college-wide diversity, inclusion and branding.
• Serves as a strategic planning partner for all college departments and programs in creating marketing and public relations campaigns.
• Promotes college initiatives including those related to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, KVCC Foundation, Athletics, Bronson Healthy Living Campus, student recruitment and retention and other internal college customer groups.
• Creates social media posts and assists contracted vendor with monthly social media schedules.
• Works closely with the web team and graphic designers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Desired:

• Knowledge of journalistic writing styles.
• Knowledge of format, design and layout for information purposes.
• Knowledge of the administration and utilization of various social media tools.
• Skill in collecting, composing and editing data for a variety of publications.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example would be a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as journalism or public relations and four (4) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

Physical Demands:

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

Work Hours:

Monday- Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Posting Date

Posting Date: 11/09/2026

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Professional References

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Individuals who use tobacco products will not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?
  • Yes
  • No