When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently seeking a Marketing Manager to join our Student Affairs’ Health and Well-being teams in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about educating and empowering every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life, please keep reading.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Role:
1) You’ll be serving as the marketing manager for our well-being teams, which include Cook Counseling Center, Hokie Wellness, Residential Well-being, and Schiffert Health Center.
2) You’ll be reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing for health & well-being.
3) You’ll be working collaboratively with a team on all marketing and communications for our health and well-being areas and will be responsible for the development and execution of the marketing and social media efforts of the health and well-being communications strategy.
4) You’ll guide a team of student interns to uplift messaging around Hokie Wellness, Cook Counseling, Schiffert Health Center, and Residential Well-being, specifically through social media and marketing.
5) You’ll bring innovative and creative ideas to the communications and marketing team and stay current with emerging technologies, platforms, and social media trends and best practices.
6) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $47,000 - $53,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, media relations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing and managing social media channels on multiple platforms with strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media, including content creation and scheduling.
• Recent portfolio showing marketing initiatives and social media content creation you’ve executed.
• Experience with photography and capturing videos for social media purposes.
• A strong commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity as aligned within the Division of Student Affairs, InclusiveVT, and Virginia Tech.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with communications and marketing in a university setting.
• Experience producing content for social media channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Experience working within a project management system.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, working independently and as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects; including the ability to prioritize projects and tasks based on workflow and current deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$47,000 - $53,000
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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