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Northeastern University

Boston, MA
Temporary
Mid Level
81k-92k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Salesforce and Marketing Cloud Administrator is the administrator for Salesforce and Marketing Cloud in University Advancement at Northeastern University. They are responsible for configuring and maintaining these systems to ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions that meet business needs across various departments. This is a temporary assignment expected to last nine to twelve months.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze business needs across the Advancement division and recommend modifications to improve Marketing Cloud system performance, efficiency, internal business processes, and reporting.
  • Work with customers to define requirements and map features to new and current business processes; collaborate with IT and third-party service providers on implementing technical solutions.
  • Design and implement automated marketing campaigns using tools like Journey Builder, Automation Studio, and Email Studio.
  • Drive and increase user adoption by identifying training gaps and system problems; provide training and solutions.
  • Collaborate with Advancement teams to execute marketing and advertising campaigns for various offices and programs.
  • Create target lists and advise on opportunities for marketing automation in collaboration with cross-division teams.
  • Maintain data integrity through data maintenance tasks such as de-duping, uploads, and quality assurance procedures in Salesforce and Marketing Cloud.
  • Manage system users by creating and maintaining profiles, roles, permissions, sharing rules, and queues.
  • Research and test changes in upcoming Salesforce and Marketing Cloud releases and other integrated applications; provide recommendations for efficiency improvements.
  • Maintain documentation and training processes as features evolve or are added.
  • Assist with reporting tools to measure campaign success and digital presence.
  • Manage trainings for Salesforce Marketing Cloud users, prepare documentation, and lead ongoing training sessions.
  • Schedule and conduct training sessions for new users, build and send emails, and maintain training documentation.
  • Identify training and learning needs through meetings, recommend solutions, and prepare training materials.
  • Oversee email sends, including auditing and providing guidance.
  • Work with teams to automate email sends and internal processes to improve efficiency.
  • Assist the help desk and provide support to approximately 200 users in University Advancement and other units.
  • Provide daily assistance to users, recognize opportunities for training, and initiate actions to improve skills.
  • Compile report requests, collaborate on report creation, and maintain best practices for reporting in Marketing Cloud.
  • Ensure data quality by running queries, auditing uploads, and suggesting improvements.
  • Test new functionality, perform data cleanup, and document results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or related field preferred).
  • 3 - 5 years of marketing and digital analytics experience (Higher Ed or Advancement background preferred).
  • 3 - 5 years of Salesforce CRM and/or SF Marketing Cloud experience.
  • Salesforce Administrator Certification.
  • Marketing Cloud Administrator Certification.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with higher education or advancement systems.
  • Experience with automation tools and campaign management.

Qualifications

  • Relevant professional certifications (Salesforce Administrator, Marketing Cloud Administrator).
  • Formal education in related fields.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and transportation benefits.
  • Pay rate of $39.00 to $44.00/hour.

Working at Northeastern University

Northeastern University values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The university considers factors such as experience, education, and skills when extending offers and promotes an inclusive environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 25, 2025
Salary81k-92k
Job TypeTemporary
ExperienceMid Level

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About Northeastern University

Website

northeastern.edu

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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