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Job Location (Full Address):
220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627
Opening:
Worker Sub@type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
100027 Ofc University Mkting & Comms
Work Shift:
Range:
UR URG 117
Compensation Range:
$122,044.00 - $183,065.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Graduate Marketing is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing and scaling a modern, integrated graduate enrollment marketing system across the University. This position leads portfolio-level marketing strategy, omnichannel demand generation, and full-funnel optimization to drive inquiry, application, and enrollment growth across priority graduate programs. This position will report to the AVP of Marketing in central University Marketing and Communications.
Working within a shared services model, the Director partners closely with Enrollment Strategy & Operations (ESO), academic leadership, the Provost's Office, and school-based teams to align strategy, infrastructure, and execution. The role establishes a coordinated, data-driven approach to graduate marketing-ensuring consistent messaging, efficient resource allocation, and measurable impact on enrollment and net tuition revenue.
Please Note: Due to the nature of our hybrid work environment, the Director of Graduate Marketing Strategy will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance to Rochester, NY.
Graduate Marketing Portfolio Strategy & Governance
Develop and lead a portfolio-level graduate enrollment marketing strategy aligned to institutional growth priorities and revenue targets.
Establish program prioritization frameworks, investment models, and go-to-market strategies across growth-track programs.
Define and operationalize full-funnel strategy (awareness ? consideration ? conversion ? yield) across all supported programs.
Create governance models that clarify roles across UM&C, ESO, and academic/program teams, ensuring coordinated execution.
Omnichannel Demand Generation & Campaign Leadership
Oversee scalable demand generation channels, including paid search, paid social, retargeting, and landing page strategy.
Ensure campaigns are built on strong audience segmentation, messaging frameworks, and value propositions.
Lead campaign planning, execution, testing, and optimization, improving performance across all stages of the funnel.
Partner with internal teams and external agencies to ensure efficiency, quality, and ROI
Full-Funnel Integration & Conversion Optimization
Align marketing efforts with ESO-owned CRM, email, and yield strategies to create seamless prospect journeys.
Partner on development of nurture architecture, drip campaigns, retargeting strategies, and yield communications.
Ensure alignment between program content, digital experiences, and enrollment workflows.
Improve performance metrics including conversion rates, application starts, yield, and melt reduction.
Shared Infrastructure & Marketing Systems Development
Build and scale shared infrastructure, including:
Landing page frameworks
Campaign templates and playbooks
Reporting dashboards and analytics models
Content and creative systems
Establish repeatable workflows and operating rhythms to support multiple programs efficiently.
Advance the development of a centralized, scalable graduate marketing "engine."
Program Enablement & Cross-School Partnership
Serve as a strategic advisor to deans, faculty, and program leaders on positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy.
Provide toolkits, training, and consultation models that enable schools while maintaining central alignment.
Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders, ensuring academic credibility is embedded in marketing efforts.
Performance Management, Analytics & Optimization
Define KPIs and performance measurement frameworks tied to enrollment and revenue outcomes.
Lead regular performance reviews, reporting, and insight generation across campaigns and programs.
Translate insights into actionable recommendations, budget allocation decisions, and continuous improvement plans.
Team Leadership & Resource Management
Partner across a high-performing team across digital media, strategy, content, and project management.
Manage budget planning, vendor relationships, and agency engagement.
Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Contribute to phased scaling of the graduate marketing organization, aligned to institutional priorities.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or related field; Masters preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Deep expertise in modern digital marketing and omnichannel campaign strategy required
Strong understanding of CRM systems, marketing automation, and enrollment funnels required
Proven ability to build scalable systems, frameworks, and shared services models
Advanced analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions and ROI
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, decentralized environment undergoing transformation
Strong record of progressive experience in modern communications, including evidence of strong writing and editing skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and knowledge of marketing.
Proficiency with content management and social media tools.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
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