Digital Marketing Manager (Interim)

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$35/hr – $40/hrMid Level5+ years expTemporary

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize a full‑funnel SEO and paid media program for higher education, driving organic growth and paid conversions through cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Lead SEO and paid campaigns across search, display, video, and social channels
  • Collaborate with content, development, and agency teams to implement best practices
  • Deliver data‑driven insights and ROI‑focused reporting to stakeholders

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive keyword research to guide content creation and identify SEO opportunities
  • Optimize website content, meta tags, and other on-page elements to improve organic search rankings.
  • Implement technical SEO best practices, including site speed optimization, mobile-friendliness, and structured data markup.
  • Perform backlink analysis and outreach to build high-quality inbound links and improve domain authority.
  • Monitor and analyze website traffic, user behavior, and search engine rankings, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
  • Creates new website sections and pages as needed.
  • Google Ads Management (in partnership with paid search agency): Develop, launch, and manage Google Ads campaigns, including Search, Display, Pmax etc.
  • Develops and deploys paid YouTube campaigns
  • Work closely with the paid search agency, as well as content and creative teams to ensure best practices are integrated into all content production.
  • Collaborate with web developer and IT department to implement SEO recommendations and enhance website performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in for-profit higher education marketing (agency side or institution side).
  • 5+ years of experience in managing SEO and paid digital campaigns.
  • Proficiency in Google Ads, Meta Ads, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Moz.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile performance reports, interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Certification in Google Ads and/or Google Analytics is required.

Preferred

  • Experience with LinkedIn and YouTube campaigns appreciated.
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Westcliff University

Westcliff University is a global leader in innovative, career-focused higher education. Based in Irvine, California, with campuses across the U.S. and Canada, Westcliff offers accredited programs in Business, Technology, Engineering, Education, Law, and Nursing—each designed to equip students with the practical skills and global perspective needed to thrive in today’s evolving workforce.Guided by its mission to Educate, Inspire, and Empower, Westcliff connects students from over 100 countries with industry-driven curriculum, distinguished faculty, and immersive learning experiences that bridge classroom theory with real-world application. From hands-on simulation labs to partnerships with tech incubators and global enterprises, Westcliff is redefining what it means to deliver accessible, high-quality education for the modern world.Degrees That Move You Forward.

Founded in 1993
Irvine, California, USA
649 employees (29 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$35/hr – $40/hr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
25 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
28 years
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
233.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$116.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.7%
Direct
60.3%
Referral
4.2%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~649

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Digital Marketing Manager (Interim)

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