Marketing Specialist

The Marketing Specialist will report to the Director of University Dining. The University Dining department has nine service units located within DeBot Residential Dining Center, the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Point campus. University Dining is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs. 

**Full position description is available upon request. **

• Develops, implements, and disseminates marketing materials through various communication mediums utilizing appropriate technologies and techniques

• Develops, implements, and maintains strategic marketing plans based on research and established strategies

• Collects, analyzes, prepares, summarizes, and disseminates data and trends relevant to ongoing or future marketing activities

The focus of this position is to provide daily and strategic direction for a marketing unit within University Dining; supervise a student marketing team; set the direction and manage an integrated marketing plan to enhance services, increase revenues, and to share the mission of University Dining. This position may require flexible hours at times, including evenings and weekends. Qualified candidates must work collaboratively, take initiative, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills.  

The Marketing Specialist is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff, position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $49,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. 

• Associate degree in integrated marketing, business, communications or related field OR 2 years professional experience in marketing is required. 

• Basic knowledge and application of graphic design, website development, and project management tools including an understanding of standards, platforms and strategies. 

• Proficiency in MS Office applications. 

• Proven effective written and oral communication skills.  

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating marketing plans and promotions. 

• Experience producing written and visual materials. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in integrated marketing, business, communications, or related field. 

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing production timelines, and knowledge of professional industry standards and programs. 

• Extensive experience working with graphic design programs (Adobe Suite) and web content management systems.   

• Proficiency with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Snapchat, and other emerging/trending resources)  as a marketing tool. 

• Past experience supervising students, preferably in a university environment.   

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 10/19/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Name: Marty Kalepp

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-3054

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.