Brandeis University | Office of Marketing and Communications
Are you a data-driven digital strategist who loves optimizing campaigns, testing new ideas, and staying ahead of digital trends? Brandeis University is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to lead and elevate our in-house digital advertising efforts across Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and emerging platforms.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape Brandeisâ™ digital strategy, drive measurable results in recruitment and engagement, and explore innovative toolsâ”like AI and automationâ”to push performance to the next level. You will manage a mix of in-house campaigns and external agency partnerships, ensuring every initiative is impactful, efficient and aligned with institutional goals.
You will collaborate closely with a team of strategic thinkers, including the Director of Marketing Technology and Measurement, the Director of Marketing, and colleagues across marketing and enrollment. Together, you will build campaigns that advance Brandeisâ™ mission and reach the audiences that matter most.
The hiring range for the position is $99.8k-$108.1k.
What You Will Do
Campaign Strategy, Execution & Optimization (70%)
Lead the development, execution and continuous improvement of paid digital campaigns across Google, Meta, TikTok and other platforms.
Use data to drive smart targetingâ”conducting keyword research and audience segmentation to inform strategy.
Create and refine engaging ad copy and visuals tailored to audience and platform.
Monitor campaign performance and adjust strategies to maximize impressions, CTR, conversions and ROI.
Design and run A/B tests to identify winning messages, creative and formats.
Manage budgets with precision, ensuring efficiency and high impact.
Partner with internal teams to optimize landing pages, RFIs and other conversion points for better user experience.
Report on key metrics, trends and insights to stakeholders, turning data into action.
Vendor & Strategic Partnership Management (30%)
Oversee relationships with external digital marketing vendors; manage contracts, timelines and performance.
Ensure vendor campaigns align with brand standards, marketing strategies and institutional priorities.
Collaborate with internal marketing and enrollment teams to enhance vendor-delivered campaigns and hit performance goals.
Requirements:
Bachelorâ™s degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field.
5â“8 years of hands-on experience managing paid campaigns on Google Ads and Meta.
Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals and keyword tools.
Proficiency with Google Analytics 4 and other performance measurement tools.
Experience in A/B testing, landing page optimization and campaign data analysis.
Knowledge of digital marketing trends and the higher education landscape.
Google Ads Certification is a plus.
Excellent communication skillsâ”written, verbal and interpersonal.
Curiosity, adaptability and excitement about integrating AI and emerging technologies into digital strategy.
Why Join Brandeis?
At Brandeis, you will be part of a mission-driven university that values creativity, innovation and measurable impact. This is a role where your work directly contributes to enrollment success, brand visibility and strategic growthâ”while giving you space to experiment, innovate and lead.
Ready to shape the future of digital marketing at Brandeis? Apply today.
As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.