University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194
Job #2679955007
Req #: 233035
Department: HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES (HFS)
Appointing Department Web Address: ~~~
Posting Date: 04/08/2024
Open Until Filled
Salary: $5676 per month
Shift: First Shift
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~ )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Marketing and Communications Specialist is part of an internal creative team that promotes Housing & Food Services (HFS) at the University of Washington. HFS offers a variety of living and dining options that support students and the larger UW campus community.
As an auxiliary enterprise, the department is funded solely by revenue from students and customers who utilize these programs and services, such as on-campus housing, residential dining, retail dining, UW Bay Laurel Catering, summer conference housing, and the Husky Card campus ID card. This position plays a key role in leading annual and ongoing efforts to market on-campus housing and food services options to prospective students and HFS residents. Effectiveness is achieved by ensuring that marketing tactics reflect ever-evolving trends and best practices, and support the department's occupancy, resident satisfaction, and business goals.
This position is responsible for supporting the development and execution of targeted marketing and communications plans for new and existing HFS programs and services.
This role is expected to last from June, 2024 through January, 2025, with the possibility of extension. RESPONSIBILITIES Digital and printed communications - 80%
Partner collaborations - 15%
Miscellaneous - 5%
IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY Communicating and promoting the benefits of HFS's programs and services encourages students, faculty and staff to avail themselves of these opportunities, which can provide a sense of community, convenience and value-enhancing the campus environment and contributing to revenue for the Department, as well as the University. This position plays a key role in leading annual and ongoing efforts to market on-campus housing and food services options to prospective students and HFS residents.
POSITION COMPLEXITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business or a related field and 2 years' experience creating and implementing marketing campaigns. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194 • Yesterday
University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194 • Yesterday
University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194 • 4 Days Ago
University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194 • 4 Days Ago
The Pokémon Company International • Seattle, WA 98101 • Mar 25
InterSolutions • Auburn, WA 98001 • 5 Days Ago
Boston Consulting Group • Seattle, WA 98101 • 11 Days Ago
Aaron's Inc • Seattle, WA 98194 • 4 Days Ago