Marketing Manager – LaunchNET

🇺🇸 Kent, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $42K - $47K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 11th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Marketing Manager – LaunchNET. The role involves developing and executing LaunchNET's promotional and social media strategies, managing marketing and coordination of various events on campus and in the region, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance event visibility and engagement. The Marketing Manager reports to the Assistant Director, LaunchNET.

Highlights

Develop and manage marketing and promotional strategies for LaunchNET to maintain high awareness among students, faculty, alumni, and local communities.
Organize and oversee a variety of events including competitions, conferences, webinars, and panel discussions related to entrepreneurship.
Create and manage budgets for entrepreneurship strategy execution, prioritizing efforts to maximize returns.
Coordinate LaunchNET's social media presence on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, podcasts, and blogs.
Collaborate with the University Libraries' Communications Office for consistent joint event promotion and manage web content.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and marketing-related software, with strong skills in digital marketing, event planning, project management, and communication.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of marketing experience focused on digital strategy and design.
Preferred knowledge includes entrepreneurship, start-up businesses, and Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Salary range is $42,357 to $46,831 annually.
Position reports to the Assistant Director of LaunchNET and requires passing a security check; remote work is not permitted.