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Digital Marketing Manager

San Francisco Bay University

Fremont, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
90k-110k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university located in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Digital Marketing Manager. This role is responsible for managing the university's public-facing website, leading social media strategy and execution, and collaborating with campus teams to ensure seamless integration and reporting through Salesforce. The position aims to elevate the university's online presence, support enrollment growth, and enhance visibility, reputation, and impact via digital platforms. SFBU's mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The university prioritizes personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff and is committed to providing affordable quality education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and update the University website to ensure content is accurate, timely, and aligned with brand and messaging goals.
  • Work with IT web developer to make enhancements and new content releases.
  • Create and optimize landing pages and forms for programs, events, and campaigns in collaboration with internal departments.
  • Monitor website analytics and user behavior to improve performance KPIs including SEO, user experience, and lead conversion.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Create and curate engaging, brand-consistent content for platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and X to increase visibility, awareness, and engagement.
  • Manage interns and/or student assistants to create social media content.
  • Manage paid social campaigns in collaboration with marketing and enrollment teams.
  • Collaborate with enrollment/recruitment teams to optimize website marketing campaigns, track engagement, and support the admissions funnel with Salesforce CRM.
  • Support the integration of web forms, landing pages, and digital campaigns into Salesforce for lead capture and nurturing.
  • Segment and maintain email lists and student journeys using Marketing Cloud or Pardot.
  • Use Salesforce reports and dashboards to assess marketing performance and refine strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in digital marketing, preferably within higher education or a nonprofit/mission-driven setting.
  • Proficiency with website CMS platforms (e.g., Modern Campus, WordPress, Drupal).
  • Experience with Google Analytics and SEO best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with CRM systems and email marketing tools (e.g., Pardot, Marketing Cloud, Slate, Element 451, Anthology or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and platform analytics.
  • Creative mindset with a data-driven approach to marketing performance.
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working within higher education or nonprofit settings.
  • Knowledge of Salesforce integration and reporting.
  • Experience managing social media paid campaigns.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Working at San Francisco Bay University

SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and social justice. The university emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and community engagement, with a focus on supporting students' needs and fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 1, 2025
Job CategoryDigital Marketing
Salary90k-110k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About San Francisco Bay University

Website

sfbu.edu

Location

Fremont, CA

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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