Specialist, Performance Marketing

USA (Remote)

$55K/yr – $14K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid search program across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and SA360, driving enrollment through data-driven optimization, testing, and reporting; collaborate with Analytics, Enrollment, Marketing, and Digital teams on launches, budgets, and performance insights.

  • Lead testing of ad copy, bidding, and audiences.
  • Drive improvements in enrollment volume, CPA, and ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the execution and ongoing management of paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and SA360.
  • Implement campaign updates, ad copy changes, audience targeting adjustments, budget modifications, and other optimization recommendations.
  • Monitor campaign performance daily and identify performance trends, issues, or opportunities.
  • Conduct keyword research, search query analysis, and competitive monitoring.
  • Support campaign launches, promotions, enrollment season initiatives, and market-specific programs.
  • Ensure campaign settings, budgets, and targeting configurations are accurately maintained.
  • Assist in the execution of testing initiatives across ad copy, bidding strategies, audiences, landing pages, and campaign structures.
  • Proactively analyze campaign data and provide recommendations to improve enrollment volume, conversion rates, and efficiency.
  • Support ongoing optimization efforts to improve Cost per Enrollment (CPE) and overall return on investment.
  • Stay informed on search platform updates, new features, AI-driven capabilities, and industry best practices.

Requirements

  • 3-6 years of hands-on experience managing Paid Search (SEM) campaigns.
  • In-depth experience with Google Ads and Google Analytics.
  • Experience analyzing campaign performance data and making optimization recommendations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel and performance reporting tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with Microsoft Ads.
  • Exposure to Paid Social, Display, Programmatic, or other digital media channels.
  • Experience in lead generation, education, healthcare, financial services, or other performance-driven industries.
  • Familiarity with tagging, tracking, and attribution concepts.
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to improve marketing workflows and campaign performance.
  • Familiarity with bid management platforms such as SA360 is preferred.
  • Paid Search Fundamentals
  • Campaign Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Data Interpretation
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35K employees (906 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
79% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
56M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$507.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.2%
Direct
55.8%
Referral
17.6%
Social
0.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
788 (10% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
17.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

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