Managing Director of Marketing

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the development and execution of the network-wide marketing strategy for student recruitment and branding, while building a high-performing team and optimizing ROI across multi-site campaigns.

  • Lead annual marketing plan aligned with enrollment goals
  • Manage budget and ROI across digital, events, and collateral
  • Collaborate with Talent to market career opportunities for educators

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of student and staff marketing
  • Develop and execute an annual network-wide marketing plan aligned with organizational strategies and enrollment goals.
  • Work with established media partner(s) to plan and place media buys across media markets to support Student Recruitment Campaign; drive execution of materials, which includes writing creative briefs, copywriting, and providing design direction.
  • Track applicant acquisition costs and stay within designated ceilings.
  • Manage the marketing and enrollment budget, optimizing spending across digital ads, community events, and creative collateral to maximize ROI.
  • Collaborate with the Talent team to market career opportunities, elevating the network's profile as an employer of choice for educators.
  • Steward the KIPP Texas Brand
  • Lead brand campaigns that position KIPP Texas as a leader in education and a values-driven organization.
  • Oversee brand identity and messaging across all digital, print, social media, and traditional advertising channels to ensure consistency and public trust.
  • Serve as the point-person for developing, implementing and executing marketing initiatives and activities for KIPP Texas’ holistic brand.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations preferred or bachelor’s degree and three additional years of experience in marketing
  • 7+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a multi-site education setting (Charter School Management Organization, Private School Network, or K–12 District).
  • Demonstrated success in student recruitment, digital sales/inquiry funnel management, and campaign ROI delivery.
  • Hands-on experience with CRM systems (e.g., SchoolMint, HubSpot), Google Analytics, and paid digital ad platforms (Google Ads, Meta Business Suite).
  • Exceptional storytelling, written execution, public speaking, and crisis-response skills.
  • Deep commitment to educational equity and choice in the K–12 public charter sector.
  • Strong ability to turn complex analytics into actionable marketing adjustments.
  • Proven resilience in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment while balancing competing, time-sensitive priorities.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence in designing inclusive, multilingual marketing campaigns that resonate with diverse community demographics.
  • The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
  • Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
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KIPP Texas Public Schools is an open-enrollment, free public charter school network of 54 schools with more than 31,000 Pre-K – 12 students across the state and an impact of 30 years in Texas. Together with our families and communities, we prepare our students for college, career, and beyond!

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$130K/yr – $140K/yr

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Managing Director of Marketing

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