MARKETING ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Marketing Assistant

Location: Saint Edwards University

We are hiring immediately for a full time MARKETING ASSISTANT position. Address: 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. Requirement: Prior experience in digital marketing and graphic design is required. Fixed Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for assisting the food service operation with marketing promotions, merchandising, social media and student engagement programs to contribute to guest satisfaction and driving revenue on campus. This position requires a creative individual with knowledge of Generation Z and Centennial marketing tactics to drive engagement with the campus dining program. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services or General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in all marketing, advertising, and promotional activities.
• Interacts with guests, and relays relevant comments from guests directly to supervisors.
• Represents the company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all guest, associate, and university personnel interactions to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Supports sales growth tactics, including voluntary meal plans, retail, and catering.
• Assists with planning, organizing and hosting of promotions and events, including national brand and vendor promotions.
• Acts as a brand representative to guests, promoting various products and services.
• Assists in the execution of guest feedback and market research programs.
• Hands on support at events, unit set up, program implementation.
• Ensures quality and timely web content and implements social media strategies to drive followers and engagement.
• Assists with client and external communications assets, including reports, presentations, and news.
• Maintains promotional inventory and fulfillment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned, including supporting operations with evening or weekend shifts as needed in the business.

Education and Experience: Associate's degree in marketing, communications, or business, or equivalent of two years of related on the job experience preferred. Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and both verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ability to present to large groups. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, In Design. Experience with social media tactics to increase brand awareness.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Need to be able to write routine and correspondence. Individual needs to be able to speak effectively before groups of associates or guests.

Other Qualifications: High integrity, strong work ethic, self-motivated, team player, positive attitude in corporate environment, excellent communication and guest service skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects, work effectively and efficiently with high quality assurance and success measurements. A successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and possess desire to learn and passion to succeed.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, and bend at the waist. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.