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Open positions48 open marketing positions

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Communications Coordinator

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL (On-site)

$60K/yr - $65K/yrIn-houseFull-timeMid level3+ years exp.
8 hrs ago
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Assistant Vice President of Analytics Communications

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL (On-site)

$200K/yr - $230K/yrIn-houseFull-time
2 weeks ago
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Creative Director, FUSE

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL (On-site)

$90K/yr - $100K/yrIn-houseFull-time
2 weeks ago
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Assistant Professor in Film and Media Production

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL (On-site)

$100K/yr - $110K/yrIn-houseFull-time
3 weeks ago
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Temporary Marketing and Community Manager

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL (On-site)

In-houseTemporaryIntern/new grad
3 weeks ago
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Associate Director, Marketing and Communications

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL (Hybrid)

$75K/yr - $80K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level8+ years exp.
3 weeks ago
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Company overview

Northwestern is one of the nation’s premier research universities, combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and diverse environment. Northwestern provides both students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in beautiful settings, with two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, minutes north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in downtown Chicago. A third campus in Doha, Qatar was founded in 2008. For more information visit http://www.northwestern.edu
Founded in 1908
Evanston, Illinois, USA
17K employees (763 in marketing)
northwestern.edu

People

Founders and leadership

Gabrielle Gutierrez
Gabrielle Gutierrez
Co-Founder of Northwestern University's Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Chapter
At the company for 2 years 7 months

Marketing leadership

Jon Yates
Jon Yates
Vice President for Global Marketing and Communications
At the company for 6 years
Grace Ghee
Grace Ghee
Assistant Director of Marketing - NU Athletics
At the company for 4 years 9 months
Cindy Z.
Cindy Z.
Project Management Director | Cause Marketing Initiative
At the company for 1 year 10 months
Andrew Cass
Andrew Cass
Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement
At the company for 5 years 1 month

Hiring activity

Open marketing jobs over time

48 open now

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Funding

Total funding

$98M

Last raise

Grant, 1 years ago

Funding history

Oct 2024

Grant Northwestern University

Oct 2024

Grant Northwestern University · $34M

Nov 2023

Grant Northwestern University · $20K

Jun 2023

Grant Northwestern University · $18M

Aug 2022

Grant Northwestern University · $5.5M

Audience

Monthly website visitors
6.4M
Month over month-8.3%
Quarter over quarter+37.4%
Top sourceDirect (47.2%)
Ad budget per month$1.5M
Average search rank45.9
Traffic source mix
Direct
47.2%
Search
42.9%

News

Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the White House
Nov 26, 2025 • The New York Times
Provost Kathleen Hagerty to step down by end of academic year
Oct 23, 2025 • Northwestern Now News
Northwestern convenes industry leaders to position Illinois as a leader in healthspan innovation
Oct 21, 2025 • Northwestern Now News

Links

northwestern.eduLinkedInCrunchbaseX (Twitter)

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Headcount -0.9% year over year

Apr 2021

Grant Northwestern University · $21.3M

Referral
8%
Paid referral
1%
Social
0.9%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

418.9K

12-mo growth

+9.1%

Monthly growth

+0.6%

Salaries

Typical salary range

$56,782 – $56,931

/ yr

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Northwestern University insights

Company and marketing-team signals from saved company data and employee profiles. Use this before you apply, interview, or negotiate.

Founded
1908
Headquarters
Evanston, Illinois
Employees
5001-10000
Flat last 12mo
Marketing team
763
5% of company
84 saved employee profiles are linked to this company.

Company stability and risk

Shows a quick risk view from growth, funding age, and news.

Main result
Low risk
Series C–like · Flat headcount last 12 months · More mature
Trend
2023-01-30 -> 2025-12-01
Headcount (12 months)
-0.9%
Last funding round
17 months ago
Negative news (120 days)
0
Risk score1/7

Website traffic

Shows traffic size, change, and traffic sources.

Monthly website visitors
6.4M
Month over month-8.3%
Quarter over quarter+37.4%
Top sourceDirect (47.2%)
Traffic source mix
Direct
47.2%
Search
42.9%
Referral

Competitors and search

Shows competitors and key search metrics in one view.

Main result
0 competitor sites
Search traffic: 1.4M organic clicks / 52.4K paid clicks
Organic competitors
0
Paid competitors
0
Keyword change
+12,751
Ad budget per month
$1.5M
Average search rank
45.9

LinkedIn followers

Shows follower count and growth.

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

418.9K

12-mo growth

+9.1%

Monthly growth

+0.6%

Job openings

Shows open jobs, growth, and role changes.

Main result
9 open jobs
Open jobs trend: —
Trend
2024-10-01 -> 2026-02-01
Open jobs growth
—
Biggest role change
—
Latest open role

Marketing team size

Shows saved marketing team size.

763
5% of the company • 84 saved marketing people

First hire or larger team

Shows if this looks like one hire or a bigger team.

Looks like larger team
Based on saved marketing team size: 763.

Funding

Shows saved funding data.

Total funding
$98M
Last raise
Grant
1 years ago
Funding details
Amount raised
$98M
Last round
Grant
Last fundraise
1 years ago

News

Shows saved company news.

Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the White House
Nov 26, 2025 • The New York Times
Provost Kathleen Hagerty to step down by end of academic year
Oct 23, 2025 • Northwestern Now News
Northwestern convenes industry leaders to position Illinois as a leader in healthspan innovation
Oct 21, 2025 • Northwestern Now News
8%
Paid referral
1%
Social
0.9%
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