Associate Director, Marketing Program Management

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work life balance

Summer hours

Winter break

Time off

Annual holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks an Associate Director, Marketing Program Management to lead and coordinate marketing initiatives across a broad portfolio of programs. You’ll partner with academic and administrative colleagues to align strategy, timelines and resources for impactful campaigns.

You will drive planning, reporting, and process improvements while mentoring junior teammates in a collaborative, high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, project management or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in project management, account management, client services or marketing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including experience preparing reports and presenting.
• Experience utilizing project management systems such as ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop operational improvements.
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, resources and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Brown University seeks an Associate Director, Marketing Program Management to provide operational leadership for the planning, prioritization and execution of the School's marketing initiatives.
• Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this role serves as the primary relationship manager between SPS Marketing and Communications and academic and administrative partners across the university.
• The position leads project planning, prioritization and cross-functional coordination for a complex portfolio of marketing initiatives, supporting over 40 master’s, professional and executive education programs.
• Working collaboratively across departments, the Associate Director advises stakeholders on project scope, timelines and resource planning while developing scalable operational processes, identifying workflow bottlenecks and leading continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen departmental effectiveness.
• As the team evolves, this role may also provide day-to-day oversight, coaching and performance management for one to two direct reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ClickUp

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

About Brown

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

• flexible work/life balance
• summer hours
• winter break
• time off
• annual paid holidays
• health
• dental
• vision
• tuition assistance
• retirement
• wellness
• employee discounts

To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

About the Opportunity

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

Responsibilities

• The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Brown University seeks an Associate Director, Marketing Program Management to provide operational leadership for the planning, prioritization and execution of the School's marketing initiatives.
• Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this role serves as the primary relationship manager between SPS Marketing and Communications and academic and administrative partners across the university.
• The position leads project planning, prioritization and cross-functional coordination for a complex portfolio of marketing initiatives, supporting over 40 master’s, professional and executive education programs.
• Working collaboratively across departments, the Associate Director advises stakeholders on project scope, timelines and resource planning while developing scalable operational processes, identifying workflow bottlenecks and leading continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen departmental effectiveness.
• As the team evolves, this role may also provide day-to-day oversight, coaching and performance management for one to two direct reports.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, project management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project management, account management, client services or marketing operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including experience preparing reports and presenting
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and advise stakeholders in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience utilizing project management systems such as ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop operational improvements.
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, resources and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience synthesizing data and project information into reports and recommendations that support leadership decision-making.

Preferred

• Experience working at a marketing agency, client services or project management environment strongly preferred
• Experience in higher education marketing, communications or creative operations
• Familiarity with marketing and creative production workflows
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience coordinating integrated marketing initiatives across multiple channels

Familiarity with accessibility considerations for digital content and communications

Salary Grade

Salary Grade: 11

Additional Information

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter. Must be available to work during the Master’s Commencement Ceremony, which falls on Memorial Day weekend. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Job Details

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-21

Job Posting Title: Associate Director, Marketing Program Management

Department: School of Professional Studies and Masters Programs

Grade: Grade 11

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

Submission Guidelines: The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Contact

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EEO Statement

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Welcome

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Salary Information

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Attachments

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