Content Manager - Dining Services Marketing
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Job no: 532230
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Vice President for Student Affairs
Department: Dining Serv - Gen & Admin
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Dining / Hospitality, Student Affairs / Services
Are you a passionate storyteller and skilled writer who thrives in crafting engaging, impactful content? Virginia Tech Dining Services is seeking a Content Manager to lead the creation and management of written communications for web, social media, press releases, newsletters, and publications. This role is central to promoting Dining Services’ initiatives and enhancing the student experience through compelling narratives and strategic communication.
As part of Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, Dining Services is committed to creating a world-class dining experience. The Content Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing student engagement and ensuring our communications reflect the excellence and innovation of our programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in writing, editing, and content creation for digital and print platforms.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling, and style with demonstrated expertise in AP style guidelines.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for writing effective posts and captions.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g., Adobe CMS) and newsletter tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing communications in higher education or a similar setting.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and project management systems.
• Experience writing for fundraising or advancement campaigns.
• Experience creating, using, and following a brand style guide.
Salary $42,000 - $46,000/year and commensurate with experience
Applicants must provide examples of written work with examples of graphics demonstrating creativity and adherence to standard principles of design as a link in resume, separate Word attachment, or PDF file. As part of the interview process, selected candidates will also be required to provide a presentation on planning and executing a successful digital marketing campaign.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Carolyn Hanneman at carolynh18@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
About Dining Services:
Virginia Tech has built a reputation for outstanding dining. Our dining program stays at the leading edge of national trends.
Customers report high overall satisfaction and appreciate the variety of dining options available on campus. Recent customer comments such as “I brag about our food service to my friends and family” illustrate that the Virginia Tech students share our pride in the dining program.
- Dining Services serves approximately 7.5 million meals per year.
- Total on-campus sales of $71.2 million annually
- Current national brand annual gross sales of over $9.5 million
- Largest single employer on campus, employing over 2,200 people.
- Approximately 19,000 dining plan holders with debit-style plans that can be used in any of the dining centers.
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