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Senior Marketing Strategist (Marketing Generalist) Jobs in Bloomington, IN at Indiana University
Department
KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BL-BUS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 130,000 living alumni around the globe.
The internationally recognized Kelley School of Business at Indiana University offers top-tier business education including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. Home of the nation’s #1 online MBA program, as well as nationally ranked programs like the full-time MBA (#20), evening MBA (#13), and undergraduate business programs (#9), Kelley has been innovating business education for decades.
Job Summary
The Senior Marketing Strategist position performs a vital role on the Enrollment Marketing Strategy team at the Kelley School of Business. In partnership with academic program leaders, this role focuses on driving enrollment growth for the Full-Time +Flex MBA Program at IU Kelley Bloomington, working throughout the funnel; from lead generation to converting applications, increasing yield, and reducing melt.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Collaborates with key program and school stakeholders to develop full funnel enrollment marketing strategies.
Works closely with the larger Kelley marketing and communications team to identify and implement tactics (owned, earned, and paid) that support the outlined strategies.
Oversees and guides execution to ensure deliverables support the marketing strategy, will achieve identified goals and KPIs, and align with the Indiana University and Kelley School of Business brand.
Reports to the Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing Strategy and collaborates closely with the broader Enrollment Marketing Strategy team, especially among peers who lead marketing strategy for each of the MBA programs in Kelley’s portfolio.
Leads the planning, development, and execution of full funnel, enrollment marketing strategies for academic programs, Full-Time +Flex MBA for IU Kelley Bloomington.
Defines goals and KPIs, target markets, segmentation and personas, positioning and value statements, unique selling points, timeline, and budget.
Develops multi-channel, integrated marketing and communications plans, in collaboration with function leaders and their teams, that align with the established marketing strategy. Plans include owned, earned and paid media.
Provides support and guidance on all aspects of campaign execution to ensure deliverables support the marketing strategy, will achieve identified goals and KPIs, and align with the IU and Kelley brand.
Oversees multiple marketing campaigns at one time, working collaboratively with Kelley marketing and communications peers and freelance/agency partners to execute and fulfill plan deliverables.
Develops strong, collaborative partnerships and communicates effectively with key stakeholders, including program leaders, marketing and communications peers, and other functional leaders and their teams.
Evaluates overall campaign performance, communicating insights with all key stakeholders and across relevant marketing and communications teams. Identifies opportunities to optimize plans and/or evolved the marketing strategy to reach established goals and KPIs.
Continues to grow knowledge and understanding of marketing both in business and in higher education, including increasing marketing effectiveness and advancing marketing technology.
Develops expertise on the MBA market, seeking information and conducting research that will continually advance marketing strategies and inform the Enrollment Marketing Strategy team, program leaders, and the Kelley School of Business overall.
Works cross-functionally within a matrixed organization that includes functions specializing in content, creative, digital and web, paid media, and PR and communications.
General Responsibilities
Independently develops and executes basic and complex strategic marketing plans for a department or functional area within a department to advance goals and objectives, including data collection and market research, target market definition, development of project timelines, sourcing of promotional materials, and marketing content creation.
Responds to inquiries and requests from stakeholders and explains information regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, and acts as a collaborative resource in curating marketing plans to relevant initiatives, groups, events, and programs.
Regularly researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty, including information on various marketing channels (print, online, electronic, email, social media, and direct mail).
May participate in team-based marketing planning to align strategies and deadlines across various concurrent projects and initiatives.
Collaborates with users of various software programs and creative platforms to create and deliver content and marketing materials in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.
May provide guidance to lower-level Marketing Generalists; may make process and operational recommendations to manager.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English, public relations, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in relevant field
Preferred
3 years of experience with strong knowledge and experience in marketing and communications principles and strategy
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Preferred
Experience in creating and successfully implementing marketing and communications plans, especially content strategy and digital plans that drive revenue
Experience in brand-building initiatives, including creating highly engaging digital paid media experiences
Background in multi-marketing with strong communications and brand strategy experience
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically; a mix of high-level strategy and planning and on-the-ground tactical execution
Ability to understand the full marketing mix across paid, owned and earned channels
Experience with paid social media campaigns
Ability to work adeptly in a constantly evolving digital environment
Exceptional prioritization, problem-solving, and project management skills
Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and can successfully juggle multiple assignments at once with tight deadlines
Ability to build initiatives from scratch; self-starter
Demonstrated success
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Marketing
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Title: Senior Marketing Strategist (Marketing Generalist)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, IN
