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Marketing Manager, Arlington Campus

About the Opportunity

Summary:

The Marketing Manager is responsible for creating, deploying, tracking, and measuring integrated marketing strategies for degree program and audience-specific initiatives offered at Northeastern University, with a primary focus in the Arlington market. Strategies must drive and support annual enrollment goals, increase awareness, and contribute to the overall success of Northeastern University and its programs. Plans incorporate an integrated mix of appropriate tactics and media, such as online/web advertising, search engine marketing, direct mail, radio, social, web content, recruitment materials, etc. The Marketing Manager works under the guidance of the Director of Marketing, Global Campuses and in collaboration with the Enrollment Marketing and Admissions teams, Regional Dean, and larger regional campus team to meet goals for assigned projects and portfolios.

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Define the overall marketing strategy, messaging and positioning for degree programs, sectors, audiences, and initiatives across Northeastern University's portfolio of degree programs offered at the Arlington campus.
  
• Develop and manage execution of marketing plans through effective project management and collaboration with central marketing and creative teams.
  
• Effectively track and measure campaign success and ROI through regular monitoring and reporting of data through the entire enrollment funnel; from lead generation and nurturing through enrollment.
  
• Work collaboratively with Marketing team to ensure that all marketing reflects consistent and timely on-brand messages that are regionally relevant. Serve as local branding SME to ensure consistent tone and voice.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners and manage any local marketing vendors
  
• Utilize marketing automation tool (Marketo) and CRM (Salesforce) to attract and nurture prospective students through the enrollment process.
  
• Effectively manage the regional marketing budget for assigned degree programs, disciplines, and initiatives.
  
• Coordinate with central communications team on any Public Relations outreach and oversee any local PR partners.
  
• Manage content strategy for local websites and social media channels for the campus.
  

Qualifications:

• Regional marketing experience specific to the area (Arlington, VA) preferred, including understanding of regional demographics and local media.
  
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field with a minimum of 4 years' experience in marketing.
  
• Higher education experience a plus.
  
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies. Strong knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of marketing campaigns and strategies.
  
• Working knowledge and experience with a marketing automation tool and CRM tool a plus. Marketo and Salesforce experience preferable.
  
• Strong project management skills.
  
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
  
• Ability to think both analytically and strategically.
  
• Understanding of key marketing analytics including conversion rates and optimization.
  
• Experience with management of marketing budget.
  
• Flexible, creative thinker open to new ideas and changing priorities within a fast-paced organization
  

The primary location for this position is Arlington, Virginia.

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Arlington-VA/Marketing-Manager--Arlington-Campus_R103241





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