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Assistant Director, Marketing & Experience

🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $5,000 - $5,333 per Month

💻 Marketing

🗓️ November 14th, 2025

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Texas State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Marketing & Experience. This role leads the Marketing & Experience team at the LBJ Student Center, overseeing marketing strategies, brand management, and operational leadership to create engaging experiences for students, staff, alumni, and visitors. The position involves supervising staff, guiding marketing initiatives, enhancing user experience, and driving revenue through key venue operations.

Highlights
  • Lead marketing strategy, brand management, and promotional activities for the LBJ Student Center.
  • Manage social media, website content, and digital marketing to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Develop revenue-generating marketing initiatives for venues including George's and Boko's Living Room.
  • Supervise a marketing coordinator, a graduate student, and indirectly oversee student employees.
  • Plan and oversee daily venue operations and foster campus stakeholder partnerships.
  • Manage marketing and experience budget, including purchasing and revenue monitoring.
  • Collaborate with campus departments and external partners to boost engagement and enhance activities.
  • Use data analysis and feedback to drive marketing decisions and improve services.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or related field; experience in event management, marketing asset development, user experience principles, and staff supervision.
  • Monthly salary range: $5,000.00 to $5,333.33; flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Assistant Director, Marketing & Experience Full Description

Assistant Director, Marketing & Experience
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Be able to work a flexible work schedule; some evenings and weekends as required or deemed important for effectiveness.
 Posting Information 
Posting Number  | 2025404
Posting/Functional Title  | Assistant Director, Marketing & Experience
University Pay Plan Title  | Asst Dir, Student Center
Location  | San Marcos
Department  | Student Center
Recruitment Type  | Open Recruiting
Job Type  | Full-Time
Funding Source  | Permanent
Monthly Salary  | $5,000.00-$5,333.33
Job Category  | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.  | Extensive knowledge of marketing strategies, branding techniques, and promotional activities. Experience managing events from creative development to concept, implementation, and evaluation. Experience developing marketing assets such as digital signs, websites, print or social media Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or related field. Be able to work a flexible work schedule; evenings and weekends as required or deemed important for effectiveness. Familiarity with user experience (UX) principles to enhance student and visitor engagement. Supervision experience with professional staff and/or students. Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications  | Understanding of financial planning, purchasing procedures, and revenue forecasting. Knowledge of student engagement, campus partnerships, and university operations. Master’s Degree

Job Description  | We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Assistant Director to lead the Marketing & Experience team at the LBJ Student Center. This role is a unique blend of strategic marketing, brand management, and operational leadership, focused on creating an engaging and dynamic experiences for students, staff, alumni, and visitors. This position directly supervises a marketing coordinator and a graduate student and indirectly supervises student employees. You will guide our marketing initiatives, enhance the user experience, and drive revenue through George’s, a popular hangout spot in the LBJ Student Center, and the future concepts of Boko’s Living Room.

Job Duties  | Marketing Strategy and Brand Management 30% Establish and monitor annual goals related to digital, social, and print strategies in alignment with the University’s marketing and communications team. Manage social media, website content, and digital marketing efforts ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all platforms. Develop innovative methods to reach new guests while engaging and retaining the existing student population. Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and applicable regulations for on campus marketing and events,  Enhanced Student Center Experience 30% Develop and execute revenue-generating marketing strategies within George’s and Boko’s Living Room while providing strategic oversight. Cultivate key relationships with campus stakeholders to foster collaborative programs while providing superior customer service and an engaging activities. Plan and oversee in-venue daily operations, services, and collaborations within George’s. Team Management and Development 20%Provide support and direction to the Marketing and Experience team including a marketing coordinator, graduate student, and indirectly supervise student employees. Manage the marketing and experience budget, including purchasing, staffing costs, and revenue monitoring. Lead regular meetings, conduct trainings, and develop training manuals and resources.Collaboration and Data Analysis 10% Partner with Event Services to develop promotional/upsell opportunities. Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and external partners to develop programs and activities that boost traffic and create memorable experiences at the student center. Ensure a team culture of making data-driven marketing decisions by gathering and analyzing feedback from students and visitors to improve services. Administrative 10% Serve as a vital member of the LBJ Student Center leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and executing special projects. Represent the department on relevant committees, actively participating and reporting updates to the team. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants  | Be able to work a flexible work schedule; some evenings and weekends as required or deemed important for effectiveness.
Job Open Date  | 11/13/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)  | 11/28/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Normal Work Days  | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start  | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End  | 5:00PM
Posting Notices  | You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
Legal and Required Notices  | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.
Why Choose Texas State University?  | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link  | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51889
Applicant Document
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
  4. URL - Digital Portfolio 
Optional Documents
  1. DD 214/DD1300
  2. Veteran's Preference 
  3. Licensure
  4. Certifications
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or other related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have experience developing marketing assets such as digital signs, websites, print or social media? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have the ability to develop and implement proven marketing strategies? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends. 
    • yes
    • no
  5. * Do you have experience in managing events from creative development to concept, implementation, and evaluation? 
    • 0-1 years of experience 
    • 1-3 years of experience 
    • 3-5 years of experience 
    • 5+ years of experience 
  6. * Years of experience managing operations for a venue: 
    • 0-1 years of experience
    • 1-3 years of experience
    • 3-5 years of experience
    • 5+ years of experience
  7. * Years of supervision experience for professional staff: 
    • 0-1 years of experience
    • 1-3 years of experience
    • 3-5 years of experience
    • 5+ years of experience
  8. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America? 
    • Yes.
    • No.