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Vice President for Growth Marketing

Baker College

Royal Oak, MI
Full Time
Executive
122k-152k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Baker College is seeking a results-oriented Vice President for Growth Marketing to drive student acquisition and revenue growth strategies. This high-impact leadership role involves owning the entire marketing funnel, building and leading a high-performing team, and shaping the future of Baker College. The position reports directly to the President and is critical as the college enters its next stage of expansion. Baker College, founded in 1911, is committed to embracing technology, fostering innovation, and supporting a student-first philosophy across its campuses and online, with a focus on real-world knowledge and success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of full-funnel marketing strategies to drive enrollment and revenue goals.
  • Manage multi-channel outreach efforts including email, direct mail, strategic partnerships, and emerging platforms to engage prospective students.
  • Continuously optimize key metrics such as acquisition cost, lifetime value, and conversion rates to ensure scalable and mission-aligned growth.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team across growth marketing, analytics, and digital strategy.
  • Collaborate with enrollment, academics, technology, design, and student services teams to create a seamless experience.
  • Champion a test-and-learn culture by using experimentation to inform marketing decisions and improve outcomes.
  • Leverage marketing technology and analytics tools to build dashboards, track metrics, and uncover insights for growth strategies.
  • Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities through funnel analysis, audience segmentation, and campaign attribution.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field or discipline.
  • A minimum of seven to ten years of progressive experience, preferably within higher education and agency settings.
  • Proven expertise in growth marketing with successful campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
  • Deep experience managing the entire acquisition funnel from awareness to high-intent conversions.
  • Advanced analytical skills, including comfort with complex data sets and marketing technology platforms.
  • Experience designing and executing rapid experimentation programs such as A/B testing and segmentation.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
  • Significant strategic and visionary leadership experience in brand management, marketing, communications, and public relations.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in education sector is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence, and how they can enhance marketing and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $122K - $152K per year.

Working at Baker College

Baker College is dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish, emphasizing a culture of belonging, engagement, and support for the student-first philosophy. The college values innovation, technology, and fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for real-world success.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 7, 2025
Job CategoryGrowth Marketing
Salary122k-152k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceExecutive

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About Baker College

Website

baker.edu

Location

Royal Oak, MI

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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