Digital Marketing Specialist

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Digital Marketing Specialist provides strategic, coordinated marketing and communications support to graduate student recruitment for the Graduate School and International Education (GSIE).

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, this position partners with graduate programs and Global Campus to promote programs through multichannel marketing across digital advertising, social media, email, print and new platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably in higher education.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic, coordinated marketing and communications support to graduate student recruitment for GSIE.
• Serve as primary marketing partner to graduate programs and Global Campus, promoting programs through multichannel marketing (digital advertising, social media, email, print, and emerging platforms).
• Use market research, UX analytics, SEO and campaign data to identify growth opportunities, generate leads, strengthen brand awareness, and recommend investments to support enrollment goals.
• Assist in creating marketing content, including videos and copy, and contribute to multimedia assets.
• Manage projects and coordinate work across diverse stakeholders to ensure timely execution.

Kenntnisse

Marketing knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Written communication

Cross-stakeholders

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (marketing/communications/PR)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Slate CRM

Jobbeschreibung

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Closing Date

11/09/2026

Type of Position

Marketing

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department

Communication & Web Support

Summary of Job Duties

The Digital Marketing Specialist provides strategic, coordinated marketing and communications expertise to support graduate student recruitment efforts for the Graduate School and International Education (GSIE). Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, this position serves as the primary marketing partner and consultant to graduate programs and Global Campus, when applicable, promoting programs through multichannel marketing efforts across digital advertising, social media, email, print and emerging platforms, in addition to general promotion of graduate education to various markets. Using market research and UX analytics, SEO and campaign data, the specialist identifies growth opportunities, generates high-quality prospective student leads, strengthens brand awareness and recommends investments and improvements that support graduate enrollment goals. The position will also assist in the creation of marketing content, including videos, marketing copy, and other multimedia as needed. The role combines independent strategic judgment, hands‑on technical execution, project management, and cross‑functional influence. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably in higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least five of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably in higher education
• Experience developing, executing, and measuring comprehensive, multi‑channel marketing campaigns
• Experience creating multimedia content, including videos, graphic design and digital assets, social media, email campaigns, and other marketing channels
• Experience with Slate CRM
• Experience with copywriting for email and marketing purposes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of marketing trends and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to track and understand marketing analytics
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders from different backgrounds and departments
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for digital marketing channels
• Proficiency with common digital marketing, content management, and reporting platforms

Qualification Equivalencies

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.

Additional Information

Salary Information

$55,000.00 - $63,000.00; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Miriam Burns, [e-mail], Human Resources Business Partner GSIE

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Occasional Physical Activity

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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