Marketing Manager

Miami Shores, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing leadership and enrollment growth for Barry University by shaping multi-channel recruitment strategies across programs and campuses.

  • Own program-specific recruitment and outreach plans aligned with brand goals
  • Must-have: 5+ years in higher-ed marketing/advertising or related roles
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership with multi-channel content and partner relationships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assesses and analyzes strategic and targeted recruitment and marketing needs for assigned School/College/Programs. Uses performance marketing data and available research to create program-specific and college-wide strategic and targeted recruitment and outreach plans that parallel the University's brand and marketing strategies.
  • In collaboration with assigned College/School leadership, develops and operationalizes communication strategies for a variety of prospective student segments (high school, transfers, and working adult candidates) that address all phases of pre-application processes and program information.
  • Produces marketing plans that reflect the recruitment needs of each program and/or department.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities for Barry University and its School/ Colleges/ Programs and ensures accuracy and relevance of information.
  • Develops, in collaboration with program directors and faculty and University departments, online and offline content for recruitment, enrollment, and strategic relationships-outreach.
  • Assists Leadership team with creating content that meet University brand and marketing standards. Identifies new prospective student segments and proposes innovative communication approaches that highlight School/College/programs.
  • Adheres to Barry brand guidelines, m anages Content across channels: manages and implements execution and updates to college search profiles like Campus ESP, Niche, Scoir, US News Student Connect, College Board Connections, among others. Actively monitors automated journeys and updates as needed. Monitors web content – reviewing and updating to maintain accuracy, relevance, and alignment with institutional goals.
  • Nurtures relationships and provides leadership and development to individuals in each program on marketing, recruitment, outreach, and communications best practices. Plans and holds meetings with program faculty/staff, Admissions Staff, and other university departments at the direction of the AVP or Dean for enhancing recruitment and outreach activities and the development of strategic relationships. Proactively monitors, prioritizes and manages projects in the project management platform.
  • Determines, and benchmarks metrics for assessing improvements in recruitment, communication, and outreach outcomes for assigned clients. Collects and analyzes data that reflects the effectiveness of recruitment, communication, and outreach initiatives. Recommends revisions to existing plans and practices based on data. Recommends additional assessment activities and implements as directed.
  • Supervises, trains and provides ongoing leadership to members of the marketing account team.
  • Nurtures collaboration, shared learning and actions plans with Marketing Technology Dept.
  • Provides ongoing or on demand status updates to AVP of Marketing and Brand.
  • Attends Barry University of School/College/Program events as necessary or assigned and periodic driving and travel to industry events – some of which may take place after working hours or on weekends.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 5 years experience in a higher ed Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, or Communications capacity. 5-8 years of experience in Advertising, Marketing, Communications roles at agencies or corporate entities in lieu of education.
  • Knowledge or experience in higher education preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
  • Preferred experience with Gecko, Campus ESP, Canto, PowerBI, Microsoft Forms, and Salesforce.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, high attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Must be able to manage multiple, often competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Must possess exceptional computer skills.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

    Benefits

    • Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
    • Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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    Barry University

    We Are the Leading Center for Education in Florida. Founded in 1940 in Miami, Florida, Barry University offers more than a hundred bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in Healthcare, Nursing, Podiatry, Business, Education, Social Work, Arts & Sciences, and Law. Our personalized, values-based education centered on experiential learning gives our students the tools and real-world experience that transforms concepts into impact and produces graduates who are leaders in solving society’s critical challenges. Barry University has been rated one of the top universities in awarding financial aid packages, creating opportunities for social mobility, and is one of the leading universities in minority representation. Learn more at barry.edu #BreakthroughBarry | #BarryProud

    Founded in 1940
    Miami, Florida, USA
    2.4K employees (108 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    148.6K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $165.7K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    48.9%
    Direct
    44.2%
    Referral
    5.4%
    Social
    0.7%
    Paid
    0.6%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~2.4K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    85 (4% of company)

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $4.5M
    Last Raise
    $4.5M
    Grant, 3 years ago

    Funding History

    • Jun 2023
      Grant • $4.5M

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