About the role
Title: Strategist, Marketing
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Brooke Gibson
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Marketing Strategist develops, implements, and optimizes data-driven marketing strategies in support of EKU's institutional priorities, including enrollment, brand, academic programs, and student success. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategy and Creative, this position ensures marketing initiatives are targeted, measurable, and aligned with institutional goals. The Marketing Strategist executes audience segmentation, campaign performance analysis, and multi-channel marketing strategy — including content and copywriting — to drive engagement and conversion across key audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for specific degree requirements but not educational level.
Experience: Two years of experience in marketing, content development, or communications. Experience with multi-channel marketing campaigns and digital platforms preferred. Familiarity with CRM systems (Technolutions Slate preferred) a plus
Licensure & Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties
- 35% - Strategic Campaign Development & Execution Develops and implements multi-channel marketing strategies integrating email, digital advertising, social media, print, and web content in support of institutional marketing priorities. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure campaign messaging aligns with EKU's brand voice and strategic goals. Oversees campaign planning, timelines, execution, and performance tracking to optimize engagement and conversion rates. - (Essential)
- 25% - Content Development & Copywriting Writes and edits audience-specific copy for email campaigns, web pages, social media, digital advertising, print collateral, and video scripts. Ensures all written content reflects EKU's brand voice and is appropriately tailored to the target audience and channel. Partners with the creative team to ensure copy and design are developed in alignment with campaign messaging strategy. - (Essential)
- 20% - Audience Segmentation & Personalization Leverages Technolutions Slate and other digital marketing platforms to develop targeted campaigns tailored to distinct audience segments. Implements A/B testing, automation workflows, and behavioral triggers to enhance marketing effectiveness. Ensures campaign messaging and visuals are appropriately tailored for each segment and funnel stage. - (Essential)
- 15% - Performance Analytics & Optimization Tracks and analyzes marketing KPIs including click-through rates, conversions, engagement, and yield to inform decision-making. Uses Google Analytics, CRM dashboards, and reporting tools to measure and refine marketing effectiveness. Provides data-driven recommendations for campaign adjustments, messaging refinements, and budget considerations. - (Essential)
- 5% - Collaboration & Project Managemen Works with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Student Success, and other campus partners to ensure marketing efforts support institutional priorities. Supports project management functions including marketing calendars, deadlines, and vendor/agency coordination. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.