Marketing Director - Brand & Product

About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with four in-office days and one remote day per week. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Opportunity at a Glance

Walden University is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Brand & Product Marketing to lead the strategic development and execution of marketing initiatives for our diverse portfolio of academic programs. The Director of Brand & Product Marketing will play a crucial role in driving enrollment growth, enhancing brand awareness, and ensuring that our marketing efforts align with the university's mission and values. This position requires a deep understanding of higher education marketing, a strategic mindset, and a passion for making a positive impact on students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Directs creation of comprehensive, integrated marketing plans to achieve University growth goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including admissions, academic affairs, and digital marketing, to ensure alignment and effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

• Define and communicate the unique value propositions of Walden University's programs. 

• Acts as a Brand Champion to ensure the Brand identity is consistent and compelling throughout the entire consumer journey.

• Oversee and manage product positioning and messaging that resonates with target audiences.

• Act as GTM SME to develop and lead successful product launches, including audience identification, messaging development, positioning and channel plans.

• Manage and mentor a team of (2) product marketers, providing guidance and support to achieve individual and University goals.

• Generate innovative marketing ideas to create increased brand or product awareness, deepen engagement with our consumers and increase brand equity.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including faculty, program directors, and external partners.

• Present marketing strategies and results to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

• Serve as a liaison between the marketing department and other university departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination.

• Works with and provides direction to outside vendors (PR and Ad agencies) as needed.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in marketing or related field, required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of marketing experience in a corporate marketing or advertising agency environment.
• Sharp, strategic marketer with a blend of brand marketing and product marketing experience.
• Proven digital marketing experience.
• Experience in a highly matrixed environment.
• Proven track record of leading and managing a team of marketers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong ability to analyze data and use insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Strong ability to create compelling narratives.
• Must be willing to travel overnight (up to about 15%).

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $100,171 and $181,034. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidayshttps://careers.adtalem.com/benefits
  
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  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation