Director of Marketing

Location: Waltham, MA (Hybrid – Minimum 3 days on campus)
Division of Communications, Marketing & External Relations

Shape the Future of a University that Shapes the Future

Brandeis University, a premier research institution known for academic excellence and social justice, is seeking a visionary Director of Marketing to lead bold, strategic marketing initiatives that elevate our brand, attract top-tier students, and engage global audiences.

As the senior leader overseeing marketing strategy and execution, you will bring creativity, data-driven thinking, and team leadership to a dynamic and mission-driven environment. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the university’s visibility, enrollment, reputation, and community engagement.

Why Brandeis?

At Brandeis, you will join a close-knit, collaborative university that values intellectual curiosity, inclusion, and innovation. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Generous 403(b) retirement match

• Medical, dental, and life insurance

• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and dependents

• Hybrid work flexibility (3 days in person, 2 remote)

Your Leadership Opportunity

As Director of Marketing, you will:

• Lead integrated marketing campaigns to support recruitment, reputation, and revenue

• Shape and drive the university’s digital, social, and content strategy

• Oversee the university’s social media platforms, ensuring alignment with brand voice and audience insights

• Mentor and develop a high-performing marketing team across content, creative, and digital functions

• Collaborate across campus with enrollment, communications, advancement, and academic leaders to ensure alignment with institutional goals

You will be a key voice in defining how Brandeis tells its story—through compelling campaigns, inclusive messaging, and innovative engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate multi-platform marketing strategies that reflect Brandeis’s distinct values and strengths

• Partner with Enrollment Management to drive student recruitment campaigns

• Provide strategic direction for the university’s social media ecosystem

• Guide content development that is brand-aligned, data-informed, and audience-centric

• Represent marketing in campus-wide committees and cross-functional initiatives

• Manage relationships with internal partners and external vendors

• Ensure campaigns meet key performance goals and budgets

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field

• 7–10 years of progressive marketing leadership experience (higher ed a plus)

• Proven track record of leading complex marketing campaigns with measurable success

• Expertise in digital marketing, social media strategy, and content development

• 3+ years leading and developing creative, cross-functional teams

• A strategic thinker and strong collaborator with exceptional communication skills

• A leader who is organized, proactive, adaptable—and energized by working in a fast-paced environment

Apply Today and Help Brandeis Shine Brighter

This is more than a marketing job—it is a chance to shape the narrative of a university making a difference in the world.

Equal Opportunity Statement