Assistant Digital Marketing Manager

George Fox University's Marketing Communications department is in search of passionate marketer who loves digital ads and education to join their fast-paced, well-resourced marketing team with full in-house creative capacity.

About the Job:

The Assistant Digital Marketing Manager will play a crucial role in increasing the number of qualified applicants and enrolled students through our diversified digital portfolio. This self-motivated individual will write copy, coordinate, and implement digital marketing campaigns across various paid media platforms while working closely with the team as a whole to address business challenges while advancing the university's mission. As part of the team, the Assistant Digital Marketing Manager will collaborate effectively, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines, all while contributing to our promise that students will Be Known - personally, academically, and spiritually.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing and managing digital ad campaigns across paid media platforms from the idea stage through their execution and tracking.
• Communicating the value of an education at George Fox University to prospective students through strong copywriting and keyword research.
  
• Acting as a bridge between creative and digital ads, assisting in editing and repurposing creative content into various digital ad templates.
  
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
  
• Evaluating and reporting on results of paid campaigns using data from Google Analytics, ad platform reports, and admissions.
  
• Recommending and implementing changes and tests to optimize performance of paid digital marketing campaigns.
  
• Collaborating in designing and optimizing campaign creative including ads, profiles, messages, landing pages, and more.
  
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
  
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
  
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's degree (required).
  
• 1 or more years of experience in digital marketing and advertising.
  
• Deep experience writing and editing ad copy from start to finish and working collaboratively with content teams to maintain consistent brand messaging across platforms.
  
• An eye for visual design with proficiency in (or a strong desire and aptitude to quickly
  learn) Adobe Photoshop and Figma.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reporting, data visualization, and analysis.
  
• Proficiency with Google Ads, Facebook Business Manager, and Google Analytics.
  
• Understanding of website metrics and best practices.
  
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
  
• Advanced time management, organizational and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • *Hybrid scheduling available after a training period
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Digital Marketing Manager

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.