The Marketing Fellow is a full-time position for a student who will receive an undergraduate degree from UVA in Spring 2026 or a person who has recently received an UVA undergraduate degree. As a staff member, the Marketing Fellow works on initiatives related to the department’s current priorities while carrying out other essential duties. This fellowship primarily focuses on core functional areas described below while offering opportunities to gain exposure to additional areas such as facilities, programs, business services and administration.

The Marketing Fellow will be comfortable developing reports and presentations for leadership and managing complex projects with stakeholders to deliver impact against key priorities. The Marketing Fellow will be a team player who is comfortable working with ambiguity and demonstrating flexibility and independence.

This position is a limited term with an anticipated start date during Summer 2026.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will vary based on functional assignments and departmental priorities, but may include the following:

Marketing & Communications

· Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies promoting programs, services and events

· Support the social media marketing team with content planning, creation and performance tracking across platforms

· Contribute to brand storytelling that highlights student experiences, wellbeing and community impact

· Support brand management and visual identity standards

· Analyze marketing performance metrics and provide recommendations

Advancement & External Relations

· Support donor engagement efforts, including communications, events and stewardship activities

· Assist in the development of impact stories, reports and fundraising materials

· Analyze and segment a database of potential donors and supporters

· Identify opportunities for targeted outreach and engagement strategies

· Assist in building foundational processes for donor cultivation and stewardship

· Collaborate on messaging and campaigns that align recreation’s impact with philanthropic priorities

Other Duties as Assigned

· Carries out other duties as assigned

· Assists with unforeseen priorities that emerge

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (preferred from UVA with recent demonstrated knowledge of the culture within the University of Virginia)

· 1 year of relevant experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to clearly articulate information in multiple forums to a broad array of stakeholders

· Excellent operational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task

· Demonstrated interest in higher education, campus recreation, wellness or related fields

· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

· Ability to handle sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality

· Ability to take initiative by thinking proactively about team needs

· Strong belief in the University’s mission and motivation to make impact

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong knowledge of and passion for the University of Virginia, its culture, policies and procedures

· Strong knowledge of and passion for the UVA Recreation Department, its culture, mission and policies

· Ability to translate prior UVA experiences and knowledge in support of the institution’s mission, strategic aims and programs

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

This position is a one-year limited (restricted) term with flexibility on start date - anticipated to begin June 29, 2026 and end June 28, 2027

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and must be performed fully on-site in a shared office space.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0083607. Complete an application with the following documents:

· CV

· Cover letter

· A writing sample or writing exercise

· A list of at least five references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience required.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.