Marketing Assistant - Admin hourly (FULL TIME)

Location: University of Jamestown, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405. Online applications only.

About the Role

As a Marketing Assistant, you will assist the operation with marketing, merchandising, and promotions to ensure superior service and maximize profits. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that drive dining participation, meal plan growth, and retail revenue through data-driven campaigns, merchandising, consumer insights, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all marketing, advertising, and promotional activities.
• Analyzes customer/resident research, current market conditions, and competitor information.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans and projects for new and existing accounts.
• Expands and develops marketing platforms.
• Manages the productivity of the marketing plans and projects.
• Monitors, reviews, and reports on all marketing activity and results.
• Delivers marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Reports on return on investment and key performance metrics.
• Creates marketing presentations.
• Monitors industry best practices and trends.
• Leads integrated campus engagement initiatives by building strategic partnerships with university stakeholders, planning high-impact events and promotions, and strengthening brand awareness across the campus community.
• Directs multi-channel communications and brand management, overseeing social media, web content, digital signage, promotional materials, and storytelling to deliver a consistent and engaging dining experience.
• Measures marketing performance and optimizes results by analyzing sales trends, ROI, customer feedback, and market insights while presenting strategic recommendations and supporting operational and financial objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of prior experience in marketing.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to present to large groups.
• Knowledge of merchandising and promotions.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.
• 1 year of marketing experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s Degree in Marketing is preferred.

Pay

$24.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time schedule; days and hours may vary as needed. More details provided upon interview.

Benefits

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

Full-time positions also offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• 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.

Note: This position may include periods of unpaid temporary layoff during breaks when food service needs decline or cease, though business needs may require year-round work, potentially at a different location.