"Digital Marketing Specialist, University Communication and Marketing"

About the Role

At Lipscomb University, our mission is to educate students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Every part of our work, including marketing, plays a role in opening doors for students to experience that transformation.

The Digital Marketing Specialist will help us extend that mission by connecting prospective students with the opportunities Lipscomb offers. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in digital advertising while also contributing to the strategies that drive enrollment and elevate our brand. You will be mentored by experienced colleagues, collaborate with creative partners, and take ownership of projects that make an immediate impact. This position reports to the Director of Digital Marketing.

This is an opportunity not only to grow your skills, but also to advance the mission of a university changing lives every day.

What You'll Do

• Build, launch, and manage digital advertising campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other emerging channels
• Monitor performance, analyze results, and make data-informed adjustments to maximize effectiveness
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights through reporting with GA4, ad dashboards, and CRM systems
• Work alongside creative teams to produce compelling ad content that resonates with prospective students
• Keep projects on schedule, ensuring excellence and accountability in delivery
• Experiment with new tools, strategies, and audiences to expand Lipscomb's reach and impact

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in digital campaign management (agency or in-house)
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta Ads; familiarity with GA4, Google Tag Manager, CRM platforms, and Content Management Systems (CMS) is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset, eager to solve problems, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Genuine enthusiasm for working within a mission-driven team focused on student outcomes

Why This Role Matters

Every ad campaign is more than just numbers on a dashboard. It is a bridge connecting students with an education that can shape their future. Your work will play a vital role in sharing Lipscomb's story, expanding our reach, and ensuring more students have the opportunity to encounter the life-changing education we provide.

If you meet the requirements above and are passionate about digital marketing, driving growth, and innovation, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of Lipscomb University.

About Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University is a Christian institution committed to creating students whose academic excellence, faith and practice, and community service reflect our ideals of global citizenship. With more than 4,600 students and a 10-year growth rate of 85 percent, Lipscomb is a dynamic university offering students a choice of eight bachelor’s degrees in 136 majors, 24 master’s degrees in 70 fields of study, four education specialist degrees and three doctoral degrees. In addition to Lipscomb’s residential campus in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, there are five satellite locations and numerous online programs. U.S. News & World Report, which named Lipscomb University as an up-and-coming university and one of the most innovative universities in the South, ranked Lipscomb for the first time in school history as a national university in the annual “2017 America’s Guide to Colleges.” In 2016 the Carnegie Foundation classified Lipscomb as a doctoral university, placing it among 7 percent of schools nationwide. At the heart of Lipscomb University are more than 940 full-time faculty and staff who are committed to creating a lasting impact beyond the campus, serving the good of humanity to the glory of God. As you learn more about Lipscomb, we hope you find it to be a place that is joyfully and energetically committed to God and a place where you truly want to share and invest your talents and skills.