Unit: Office of Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Div Strategic Enrollment Management
Department Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University
(VCU) seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Manager to
support cross-platform marketing execution for specific VCU Online
programs, an important part of VCU’s portfolio. This role sits
within the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Global
Initiatives (SEMGI) and reports to the Director of Digital Content
& Web Experience, helping translate portfolio-level strategy
into day-to-day campaign execution that drives inquiry generation,
application growth, and enrollment.
This position builds and manages multi-channel marketing efforts —
including paid media, SEM/SEO, email automation, and landing page
content — for assigned programs, ensuring campaigns are executed on
time, on budget, and in alignment with broader VCU Online marketing
strategy.
Operating in close partnership with the Associate Director of
Marketing, academic college contacts, and campus marketing teams,
the Marketing Manager plays a hands-on role in campaign build-out,
content coordination, and performance monitoring, supporting
continuous improvement of enrollment marketing outcomes for their
assigned program(s).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Campaign Execution & Channel Management (35%)
- Build and manage day-to-day marketing campaigns for the
assigned program across paid media, SEM/SEO, email automation, and
landing pages, in alignment with strategy set by the Senior
Marketing Manager.
Coordinate campaign timelines, creative requests, and channel
scheduling to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.
Manage day-to-day vendor and platform relationships (ad
platforms, email tools, landing page builders) for assigned
programs.
Content Development & Coordination (20%)
- Develop and coordinate marketing content and creative assets
for the assigned program — email copy, ad copy, landing page
content, and campaign collateral — for assigned programs.
- Partner with design, web, and content teams to ensure marketing
materials are accurate, on-brand, and optimized for
conversion.
- Maintain content calendars and ensure consistent messaging
across channels for assigned programs.
Program & Stakeholder Support (20%)
- Serve as the day-to-day marketing point of contact for assigned
academic program stakeholders, keeping them informed on campaign
status and performance.
- Support the Senior Marketing Manager in gathering program
input, priorities, and enrollment goals to inform campaign
planning.
- Collaborate with enrollment, admissions, and student success
teams to ensure marketing execution supports the full
prospective-student journey.
Analytics & Reporting (20%)
- Track and report on campaign performance across channels for
assigned programs, flagging issues and opportunities to the Senior
Marketing Manager.
- Support A/B testing and landing page optimization efforts,
implementing test variations and summarizing results.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date performance dashboards and
campaign documentation.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement (5%)
- Assist in maintaining KPIs tied to campaign performance and
enrollment goals for assigned programs.
- Contribute to regular reporting delivered to VCU Online and
SEMGI leadership.
Other Position Details
- This is a restricted position currently being funded with
soft-funds and continued employment is dependent upon continued
funding, no challenges with future funding are anticipated.
- This will be a 100% remote position where quarterly campus
visits are required.
- Communications and marketing professionals will collaborate
closely with VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications to align
content, storytelling and brand positioning with institutional
priorities and standards
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism,
Business, or related field.
- Significant and progressive experience in marketing, digital
advertising, or campaign management.
- Experience supporting marketing or lead-generation campaigns in
a lead-generation-driven environment.
- Hands-on experience with digital marketing channels, including
paid media, SEM/SEO, email automation, or landing page tools.
- Strong organizational skills and experience coordinating with
cross-functional teams, including content, design, and web
teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,
or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience supporting online or adult learner recruitment
marketing.
- Familiarity with marketing automation platforms and CRM
systems.
- Experience in higher education or enrollment marketing
environments.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: Yes
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
University Job Title: 13231N - Communications Generalist
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Contact Information:
Contact Name: AJ Martin
Contact Email: martinaj8@vcu.edu
Posting Open: 10/22/26
Posting Closes: 11/1/26