Marketing Coordinator, Integrated Enrollment Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
ID: 7314980
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Integrated Enrollment Marketing (IEM) team is charged with the creation, maintenance, and execution of Enrollment Management’s multichannel marketing and communication plans to support and enhance the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new students to the university. IEM has direct oversight and responsibility for all enrollment-related undergraduate marketing efforts, including both digital and print collateral, and functions in an advisory capacity for graduate-level marketing.
About the Position:
The Marketing Coordinator, Integrated Enrollment Management uses email, social media, print, and digital marketing strategies to build a strong applicant pool for eventual enrollment.
Responsibilities:
Develops targeted email campaigns that reach the right audience segments and highlight the college’s unique selling points, academic programs, student life, and career opportunities
Crafts compelling email copy and designs visually appealing emails with strong calls to action that encourage recipients to learn more and apply;
Builds, edits, and tests email templates in Salesforce Marketing Cloud and/or TargetX Email Builder;
Analyzes email campaign performance to track open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates to identify what resonates with potential students and refine future campaigns;
Primary liaison to about 1/3 of targeted populations, colleges, and schools; and
Primary liaison for about 1/3 of featured recruitment events.
Acts as a primary creator of clear, persuasive, and engaging written content that positions the college as a top choice for prospective students
Crafts compelling and informative content that drives prospective students to inquire, apply, and enroll;
Develops a strong consistent narrative voice that reflects the college’s unique identity and values;
Creates high-quality written content across various mediums, such as lead pieces, website copy, brochures, mailers, invitations, and social media content;
Conducts research on student demographics, interests, and competitor institutions to ensure content resonates with the target audience; and
Remains current on higher education trends and best practices in recruitment marketing to inform content strategy.
Oversees the creation and execution of compelling, organic video content designed to attract prospective students who align with the university's target profile.
This role is responsible for driving engagement and encouraging applications by:
Overseeing the strategic integration of storytelling techniques to forge emotional connections with viewers, leaving a lasting impression of the university;
Leading collaboration efforts with key stakeholders, including admissions, athletics, housing, and student life, to ensure comprehensive footage capture and impactful interviews;
Directing pre- and post-production workflows for all video content, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery; and
Staying abreast of current video marketing trends and guiding the implementation of diverse formats such as testimonials, explainer videos, and campus highlights to optimize outreach.
Creates and assists in the management of digital advertising for recruitment to leverage the power of online advertising to attract a qualified pool of prospective students
Assists in the development of digital advertising campaigns across various platforms like search engines, social media, and display networks;
Targets the right audience by utilizing demographics, geographic, and interest-based targeting options to reach students most likely to be interested in the university;
Creates compelling ad copy and visuals that grab attention, highlight the university’s strengths, and encourage actions;
Analyzes campaign performance using website analytics and ad platform data to track key metrics like impressions, clicks, and conversions. This data is used to refine targeting, adjust messaging, and improve future campaigns; and
Remains current with the latest digital advertising trends and technologies, such as programmatic advertising and retargeting, to maximize campaign effectiveness.
Maintenance and management of project management resources
Responsible for maintaining and optimizing their portion of the project management resources, ensuring that they are accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible for all project team members;
Organizes and categorizes resources using a clear and consistent system;
Regularly reviews and updates resources to reflect current project statuses; and
Identifies opportunities to improve resource accessibility and user experience.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience in writing, editing, and creating content;
Experience or interest in creating engaging video content (testimonials, explainer videos, campus tours);
Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with different departments and stakeholders;
Skill in the use of clear and consistent writing style that reflects the college's brand identity;
Strong organizational skills to manage project resources effectively;
Ability to maintain and update project documents and materials for easy access by team members;
Ability to craft compelling and informative written content in various formats (email copy, website content, brochures, social media posts, etc.); and
An eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an office teamwork environment;
Experience with email marketing platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud or TargetX Email Builder;
Experience with digital advertising platforms (search engines, social media) for campaign creation, targeting, and analysis;\
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS); and
Familiarity with basic photo and/or video editing techniques.
About the Position:
The Marketing Coordinator, Integrated Enrollment Management uses email, social media, print, and digital marketing strategies to build a strong applicant pool for eventual enrollment.
Responsibilities:
Develops targeted email campaigns that reach the right audience segments and highlight the college’s unique selling points, academic programs, student life, and career opportunities
Crafts compelling email copy and designs visually appealing emails with strong calls to action that encourage recipients to learn more and apply;
Builds, edits, and tests email templates in Salesforce Marketing Cloud and/or TargetX Email Builder;
Analyzes email campaign performance to track open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates to identify what resonates with potential students and refine future campaigns;
Primary liaison to about 1/3 of targeted populations, colleges, and schools; and
Primary liaison for about 1/3 of featured recruitment events.
Acts as a primary creator of clear, persuasive, and engaging written content that positions the college as a top choice for prospective students
Crafts compelling and informative content that drives prospective students to inquire, apply, and enroll;
Develops a strong consistent narrative voice that reflects the college’s unique identity and values;
Creates high-quality written content across various mediums, such as lead pieces, website copy, brochures, mailers, invitations, and social media content;
Conducts research on student demographics, interests, and competitor institutions to ensure content resonates with the target audience; and
Remains current on higher education trends and best practices in recruitment marketing to inform content strategy.
Oversees the creation and execution of compelling, organic video content designed to attract prospective students who align with the university's target profile.
This role is responsible for driving engagement and encouraging applications by:
Overseeing the strategic integration of storytelling techniques to forge emotional connections with viewers, leaving a lasting impression of the university;
Leading collaboration efforts with key stakeholders, including admissions, athletics, housing, and student life, to ensure comprehensive footage capture and impactful interviews;
Directing pre- and post-production workflows for all video content, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery; and
Staying abreast of current video marketing trends and guiding the implementation of diverse formats such as testimonials, explainer videos, and campus highlights to optimize outreach.
Creates and assists in the management of digital advertising for recruitment to leverage the power of online advertising to attract a qualified pool of prospective students
Assists in the development of digital advertising campaigns across various platforms like search engines, social media, and display networks;
Targets the right audience by utilizing demographics, geographic, and interest-based targeting options to reach students most likely to be interested in the university;
Creates compelling ad copy and visuals that grab attention, highlight the university’s strengths, and encourage actions;
Analyzes campaign performance using website analytics and ad platform data to track key metrics like impressions, clicks, and conversions. This data is used to refine targeting, adjust messaging, and improve future campaigns; and
Remains current with the latest digital advertising trends and technologies, such as programmatic advertising and retargeting, to maximize campaign effectiveness.
Maintenance and management of project management resources
Responsible for maintaining and optimizing their portion of the project management resources, ensuring that they are accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible for all project team members;
Organizes and categorizes resources using a clear and consistent system;
Regularly reviews and updates resources to reflect current project statuses; and
Identifies opportunities to improve resource accessibility and user experience.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience in writing, editing, and creating content;
Experience or interest in creating engaging video content (testimonials, explainer videos, campus tours);
Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with different departments and stakeholders;
Skill in the use of clear and consistent writing style that reflects the college's brand identity;
Strong organizational skills to manage project resources effectively;
Ability to maintain and update project documents and materials for easy access by team members;
Ability to craft compelling and informative written content in various formats (email copy, website content, brochures, social media posts, etc.); and
An eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an office teamwork environment;
Experience with email marketing platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud or TargetX Email Builder;
Experience with digital advertising platforms (search engines, social media) for campaign creation, targeting, and analysis;\
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS); and
Familiarity with basic photo and/or video editing techniques.