Marketing and Communications Manager

Lafayette, CO (On-site)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the school’s brand, enrollment-driven marketing engine, and external communications with end-to-end ownership of paid campaigns, prospect email nurture, flagship publications, and PR, all tightly aligned to enrollment and revenue goals.

  • Ad Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and optimize paid campaigns to drive enrollment demand.
  • Email Automation for Prospects: Design and analyze automated nurture programs for prospective families.
  • Brand, Publications, PR, and Alignment: Own brand narrative, flagship publications, media relations, and cross-functional alignment with enrollment and revenue targets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ad Campaign Management: Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of all paid advertising campaigns to drive enrollment demand.
  • Email Automation (Prospects): Own the strategy, design, and performance analysis of all automated email nurturing campaigns for prospective families.
  • Strategic Publications: Lead the editorial strategy and production of the Annual Magazine and the annual State of the School presentation, presenting concepts and final drafts to the Executive Director for approval. These flagship publications set the strategic narrative above the day-to-day editorial calendar.
  • Brand & Public Relations: Serve as the primary contact for media relations, including writing and distributing all press releases (2–6/year). Own emergency communications for weather, transportation, or other school incidents using templated copy.
  • High-Level Strategy: Develop and recommend quarterly themes, messaging goals, and channel strategies in partnership with the Content Specialist for Executive Director review and approval; once aligned, execute with autonomy and manage all deliverables through to completion.
  • Integrated Strategy: Coordinate with cross-functional leadership to ensure all marketing activities align with overall institutional growth and mission-driven targets. Manage relationships with external vendors and paid media partners to deliver quality work on time and on budget.
  • Brand steward and execution lead for the school’s identity, mission narrative, and demand-generation engine, developing plans and creative that align with the Executive Director’s vision.
  • This Role Owns: Ad campaign strategy, execution, and budget management; End-to-end email automation strategy and execution for prospective families; Brand stewardship; Public relations, media relations, and general stakeholder communications; Editorial strategy and production of flagship publications and presentations; Alignment of marketing efforts with enrollment and revenue goals; Collateral support for admissions and community engagement teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 7+ years of experience in marketing management, communications, or public relations
  • Proven expertise in marketing automation and CRM platforms
  • Exceptional skills in narrative-building, brand messaging, and writing
  • Integrated campaign management experience, including managing digital ad budgets
  • Background in high-stakes stakeholder communication
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and workflows with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred

  • Experience with Canva or other design tools, with an eye for good design
  • Experience in an educational or nonprofit setting

Benefits

  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
  • Healthcare: medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options, plus free telehealth services.
  • Wellness: access to an employee assistance program, on-site gym, outdoor swimming pool, and certified athletic trainer. Enjoy free, chef-prepared lunches and a walkable, secure campus.
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits: group life insurance with additional voluntary coverage options.
  • Time-off: flexible sick time and paid time off.
  • Career and Personal Development: support and encouragement for continuous learning and growth, ensuring faculty and staff remain knowledgeable, skilled, and effective in their roles.
  • Sustainability: free parking with access to EV charging stations and ECO Pass for RTD.
  • Strong Faculty/Staff Culture and Sense of Belonging: welcoming, positive, supportive, and engaged colleagues.
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Dawson School

Dawson School is a premier K-12 college preparatory school where opportunity knows no bounds. Here, students don’t just meet expectations—they shatter them. The world isn’t something to fear but a challenge to embrace with curiosity and confidence. Dawson’s dynamic and supportive learning environment inspires bold thinking, fosters meaningful connections, and instills grit—empowering students to own their journey.Recognized as Northern Colorado’s top private school and the state’s #2 STEM high school, Dawson boasts a track record of graduates gaining acceptance to their top college and university choices, including highly selective institutions. Dawson balances academic excellence with a welcoming, down-to-earth community—shaping leaders, dreamers, and innovators ready to make their mark.Dawson's exceptional education is built on the strength, expertise, and dedication of our faculty and staff. We seek committed, creative, and engaged educators who embrace collaboration, maintain high expectations for themselves and their students, and foster meaningful relationships with colleagues and families.

Lafayette, Colorado, USA

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