EAB (Education Advisory Board) is hiring: Senior Search Engine Marketer in Washi

Overview

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

This opening is for a Senior Digital Marketing Strategist role based in Richmond, VA or Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities

• Campaign Strategy, Execution & Optimization:Support the strategy, development, implementation, launch, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels to drive lead generation and conversions.
• Client Support:Prepare client reports and performance updates. Communicate with internal teams to align campaign objectives with business goals.
• Ad Creation & Testing:Collaborate with senior strategists and internal teams to write ad copy, build media proposals, and select creative assets. Conduct A/B testing and refine campaigns based on performance insights.
• Ongoing Performance Monitoring:Track campaign metrics on a weekly basis, perform optimizations, and provide data-driven insights to internal account teams. Create performance reports and identify areas for improvement.
• Platform Management:Experience working within digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, etc.) to manage and optimize campaigns.
• Collaboration and On-Time Deployment:Work closely with the marketing, design, and analytics teams to ensure campaigns are executed smoothly and meet client expectations.
• Learning & Development:Stay up to date with digital marketing trends and best practices. Participate in training sessions and actively seek opportunities to expand your skillset.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of experience in digital marketing or a related field, with exposure to campaign management and lead generation strategies.
• 2 years of experience with digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Google Ads Editor, Facebook Ads) and basic analytics tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.

Ideal Qualifications

• Client-facing experience.
• Enthusiasm for digital marketing and a desire to learn new strategies and technologies.
• Basic understanding of key marketing metrics and data analysis.
• Creative thinking and an interest in contributing to innovative marketing solutions.
• Experience working with an agency.
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $66,500 - $75,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.