Director of Advancement Marketing Strategy

The Director, Advancement Marketing Strategy is responsible for developing the Advancement Marketing Strategy through developing and implementing an annual marketing plan, creating and refining a cohesive brand voice and messaging, producing multi-channel marketing campaigns for various alumni initiatives, and continually measuring and refining the marketing approach. This role will be responsible for managing and developing projects that inspire and engage the Babson community, strengthen fundraising and engagement initiatives, and promote the Babson brand. In collaboration with members of the Advancement team, this role will balance long term goals with short term execution and create and distribute Advancement marketing campaigns, annual fund and major gift communications, print pieces, email marketing, campaign materials, alumni engagement and event opportunities, and other forms of digital and print communications. In addition, this role is also responsible for writing and art direction as well as tracking and analyzing data to make informed decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead, develop, and implement a holistic Advancement Marketing strategy to drive alumni engagement, increase annual fund participation and major gift support, highlight Advancement initiatives, and ensure widespread communications regarding Advancement and the Babson brand.

• Work closely with the Director, Advancement Operations & Strategic Projects to lead all projects for Advancement Marketing which includes creating an effective process to track, edit, monitor, and execute all projects in a timely, organized fashion; ensuring that all visual elements and messaging inspire and engage donors, and are in alignment with the Babson brand and College brand guidelines; and using project management system to record and maintain project details, and appropriately streamline and reduce workflow inefficiencies.

• Create, write, edit, and distribute creative and persuasive content that is aligned with core messaging for all Advancement channels and constituents.

• Oversee campus-wide digital calendaring and collaborate with colleagues across campus to manage communication partnerships that support the goals, campaigns, and initiatives of Advancement.

• Create and refine high-quality, compelling presentations, graphics, and related materials to highlight and promote Advancement events and initiatives.

• Establish and maintain relationships with a professional presence, build strong working relationships with design and editorial counterparts within the Office of Marketing’s Creative Services team; oversee relationships with vendors.

• Responsible for driving the strategic recommendations for the ongoing planning and enhancements of Advancement communications.

• Build the strategic roadmap for emails and journeys in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, bringing together consultation and tactical subject matter expertise in email marketing best practices and work with Operations Specialist to actualize.

• Design, streamline and optimize Salesforce Marketing Cloud journeys, including building and filtering audiences

• Provide training and development of staff to ensure that they articulate creative strategies and communicate ideas effectively to individuals across all areas of Advancement and ensure growth and development of staff.

• Lead and manage the social media outreach and website content, maintenance, and user experience.

• Manage and maintain the Babson Street section of the website, conducting bi-annual outreach to ensure business listings remain current, and collaborate with the Alumni team to develop and implement communication strategies that encourage new additions to the site.

• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Digital Marketing Manager

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in communications, marketing, or related field

A minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience.

Marketing Cloud Email Specialist and Marketing Cloud Consultant certification required

Must have superior written and verbal communication skills.

Must have excellent project management skills and attention to detail.

Must have experience using content management systems.

Must be proficient in MS Office. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign a plus.

Must have a keen interest in the latest developments, industry trends, and best practices for digital marketing and social media.

Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Must be team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to think creatively and analytically.

Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and maintain flexibility in changing conditions.

Must be comfortable presenting concepts and deliverables to colleagues, with the ability to articulate and present ideas based on sound user experience and design principles.

Familiarity with video editing and production.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Requires work onsite a minimum of 3 days a week (Monday and a minimum of 2 other days; additional requirements based on outlined department policy); the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need. 

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and safety training as required by management.

Ability to work some nights and weekends.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Experience in the education industry a plus

• Experience with JIRA a plus

This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $104,432-$116,035 depending on a candidate’s experience; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.   

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.

• Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.  President’s holidays are determined each year. 

• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.

• Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].