Strategist, Marketing

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Strategist, Marketing to design and optimize data-driven marketing strategies across enrollment, brand, and student success. You will lead audience segmentation, copywriting, and multi-channel campaigns to drive engagement and conversions.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategy and Creative, the role emphasizes measurable results, collaboration with campus partners, and the use of analytics to guide messaging and budget decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field is required.
• Two years of marketing, content development or communications experience.
• Experience with multi-channel campaigns and digital platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Technolutions Slate preferred) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes multi-channel marketing campaigns aligned with EKU priorities.
• Writes and edits audience-specific copy for emails, webpages, social media, and collateral.
• Uses Slate and other platforms to deliver targeted campaigns and personalization.
• Tracks KPIs with Google Analytics and CRM dashboards to optimize performance.
• Collaborates with Admissions, Enrollment Management, and campus partners.

Skills

Marketing

Content development

Copywriting

Campaign analysis

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Technolutions Slate

Job description

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)

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

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

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.

Advertised

22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time