Marketing Specialist

## Marketing SpecialistApplylocations: UT MAIN CAMPUS: AUSTIN, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00047143**Job Posting Title:**Marketing Specialist**----****Hiring Department:**University Housing and Dining**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Jul 17, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:****General Notes**BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage* Free Capital Metro bus rides* Retirement contributions* Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays* Career growth and professional developmentPlease visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!**Purpose**Leads and implements marketing and brand initiatives for University Housing and Dining (UHD) through the development, oversight, and execution of high-impact marketing campaigns and projects. The Marketing Specialist serves as a primary marketing lead for complex, high-visibility initiatives, working closely with multiple UHD area leadership teams and key stakeholders to align marketing strategies with operational priorities and long-term goals. This role bridges strategic vision and day-to-day execution, ensuring efforts are integrated, effective, and reflective of UHD’s evolving needs.**Responsibilities*** Leads assigned marketing projects from concept to completion under the guidance of Marketing and Communications leadership. Serves as the primary marketing lead for complex initiatives, collaborating directly with UHD partner leadership and operational teams to define project direction, scope, and priorities. Facilitates communication between leadership and execution teams, translating strategic goals into clear, executable plans. Maintains accountability for project performance, timelines, and outcomes across multiple stakeholders.* Develops and leads integrated marketing campaign strategies that support UHD programs, services, and major initiatives. Partners with UHD leadership and operational teams to identify priorities, define campaign goals, and align messaging with both strategic direction and on-the-ground needs. Ensures campaigns are not only well-executed but also operationally feasible and aligned with goals and expectations. Provides creative input and ensures campaign messaging aligns with UHD’s mission and strategic objectives.* Leads the development of high-level marketing content across digital, print, and environmental platforms, ensuring messaging is strategic, audience-focused, and aligned with UHD’s brand voice. Provides creative direction and feedback to ensure consistency and quality across all materials. Serves as a key steward of the UHD brand, helping to evolve and maintain brand standards across multiple sub-identities and initiatives. Identifies opportunities to strengthen storytelling, elevate visual presentation, and enhance the overall brand experience.* Works collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to maintain alignment across UHD’s marketing efforts. Contributes to team meetings, planning sessions, and brainstorming discussions that support department-wide goals. Provides mentorship or guidance to student staff as assigned, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and professional growth.* Performs additional responsibilities as assigned in support of UHD’s strategic goals. May include participation in departmental events, assisting with programming and activities, and supporting other UHD initiatives as needed. Some evening or weekend work may be required during peak campaign periods or major events.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.* At least 1 year of experience promoting products or services.*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.***Preferred Qualifications*** At least 1 year of professional marketing or communications experience.* Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through execution.* Experience developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns.* Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and organizational leadership.* Experience in higher education or a similar field.* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable creative software.**Salary Range**$50,000+ depending on qualifications**Working Conditions*** Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Climbing stairs* Lifting and moving**Work Shift*** Monday - Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Hours and days may vary depending on the needs of the unit.**Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest* Top candidates may be required to submit a portfolio of work or class material during the recruitment process**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----**Employment Eligibility:**Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----**Retirement Plan Eligibility:**The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----**Background Checks:**A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----**Equal Opportunity Employer:**The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----**Pay Transparency:**The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.----**Employment Eligibility Verification:**If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.**----****E-Verify:**The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:* E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]* Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]* Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]**----****Compliance:**Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr