Marketing Specialist

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Atlanta - GA

Georgia State University

Under the general direction of the Manager of Marketing and Media, the Marketing Specialist, University Career Services will be responsible for developing and implementing creative strategies designed to promote and elevate programs and services offered by University Career Services. This position will focus on updating and creating all marketing collateral used to promoting departments’ presence across all Georgia State campuses. Key responsibilities include managing the department’s website to ensure it is engaging and up-to-date, as well as working closely with other Marketing Specialists within the Division to help foster collaboration and communication with their respective units. This role requires a creative and organized individual who is creative and self-motivated to effectively communicate and work across different teams to achieve Division-wide marketing goals.

WHAT MAKES THE University Career Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

  • Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
  • A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
  • Professional development opportunity and mentorship
  • A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Responsible for creating digital and print marketing collateral for all University Career Services initiatives.
  • Will work with others to manage the department’s website(s) to ensure it is engaging and up to date.
  • Will work closely with other Marketing Specialists within the Division to help foster collaboration and communication with their respective units.
  • Will work with other Marketing Specialists within the Division to create materials for signature weeks such as Panther Welcome, Spring Fling, Homecoming, etc.
  • Will review all material created by undergraduate and graduate student assistants for University Career Services.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work effectively with diverse constituencies and across administrative lines.
  • Website management experience (especially in WordPress) preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and other creative software.
  • Experience utilizing social media tools including applications and analytics in a business setting.

College/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department: University Career Services

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: M-F 8:30 am – 5:15 pm

Salary : $40,000 – $48,000

Pay Grade: 15

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 07/22/25, 1:57:02 PM

08/02/25, 3:59:00 AM

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

  • A complete and accurate GSU application
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

Georgia State University Values: : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place