Marketing Specialist

Austin, TX (On-site)

$62K/yr - $81K/yr (Est.)Mid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross functional marketing initiatives that translate strategy into executable campaigns and clear ownership across UHD programs, partners, and operations.

  • Workstreams: Own campaigns from concept to launch with UHD leadership and operations, turning strategy into executable plans.
  • Campaigns: Build integrated campaigns aligned to UHD priorities with feasible timelines and on-brand messaging.

Job Description

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.

Requirements

  • 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

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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 development
  • Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!
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The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the University has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.

Founded in 2014
Austin, Texas, USA
26K employees (1,078 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$987.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.4%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
6.7%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
738 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$189.6M
Last Raise
$3.3M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2024
    Grant • $3.3M
  • Jun 2023
    Grant • $18M
  • Jul 2022
    Grant • $100K

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