University Marketing Advisor

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About this opportunity:

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Coordinate and execute marketing and communications projects in partnership with Senior Marketing Advisors who lead strategy and client relationships. Manage project workflows, support structured client intake, and project briefing processes, and ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with university brand standards and institutional priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute marketing and communications projects across the division and with campus partners, from intake through completion.

• Collaborate with Senior Marketing Advisors to support strategic initiatives and project execution.

• Translate project direction into clear, actionable steps for internal creative and communications teams.

• Support structured client intake, project briefing, and workflow processes.

• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with campus partners and internal team members.

• Ensure all work aligns with Ball State brand standards and institutional priorities.

• Track project progress and follow through on assigned deliverables.

• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree by date of employment.

• 2-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or project coordination
  OR
  completion of a graduate assistantship, internship, or advanced academic training in a related field with demonstrated project experience.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a team-based or structured marketing environment.

• Experience supporting (not leading) marketing or communications initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • take direction and apply feedback

  • learn quickly within established processes

  • manage multiple projects with attention to detail

  • communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of stakeholders

• Candidates who demonstrate strong project experience through academic, internship, or early-career roles are encouraged to apply.

Working Environment / Expectations:

This position operates within a structured, team-led environment where project direction and decision-making are guided by senior team members.

Success in this role requires the ability to:

• follow established processes and workflows

• work effectively within a defined team structure

• seek input when direction is unclear

• adapt work based on feedback and evolving priorities

This role is focused on collaborative execution and coordination, rather than independent ownership of strategy or client direction.

Work Location Expectations:

This position is based on Ball State's campus in Muncie, Indiana. The role requires a regular on-campus presence to support meetings, events, and collaboration with campus partners, with some flexible hybrid work permitted.

Candidates should be able to reliably participate in in-person activities and respond to time-sensitive needs that arise throughout the workday.

Additional Information:

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

How to apply:

Additional for Applicants - How to Apply

Please submit the following application materials:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Attach all required documents through the application system.

Do not use the autofill from resume feature.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Division of Marketing and Communications.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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