Marketing Manager - Creative & Strategic Communications

at  Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Marketing Manager in the office of Creative and Strategic Communications. The Marketing Manager coordinates and lead projects aimed at attracting and retaining students at Pittsburg State University. This includes driving awareness through the creation and deployment of relevant and engaging inbound and outbound content, search marketing and search optimization, multichannel campaign development, consulting with academic departments to enhance program-level recruitment and retention, and working closely with Admission to coordinate priorities, activities, and messaging. The position is also charged administering the University’s institution-level social media accounts, and developing, maintaining, and monitoring tone consistency across the entire Pitt State-branded social media presence. The marketing manager plays a central role in the operations of the university marketing team, working closely with each member to establish and follow through on prioritized, coordinated strategies and projects that drive forward the mission of the institution.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education and Experience at Hire -

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years of successful experience in digital communications and social media management

Preferred Education and Experience -
Bachelor’s degree in communication or marketing, or related field of study
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Screening Services (Background Checks): Employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Job Type: Unclassified
Appointment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm + Some Weekends and Evenings.