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Digital Marketing Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States


Digital Marketing Coordinator
Department: Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin – UT MAIN CAMPUS
Employment Status: Exempt – 40 hours per week – Start Date: Immediately – Duration: Expected to continue.

Position Summary
The Digital Marketing Coordinator will support enrollment growth and digital engagement for Computer and Data Science Online (CDSO), a portfolio of three online master’s programs in computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence, and a graduate certificate program in artificial intelligence. The role will develop, execute, assess, and optimize high‑impact content and search strategies across web, social, email, and emerging discovery platforms to help CDSO achieve its enrollment goals.

Responsibilities
SEO & GEO Content Development

Write and optimize website content aligned with SEO strategy and enrollment goals.

Translate external agency audits and content strategies into publishable content.

Identify target keywords, topics, and prompts to improve visibility in both search engines and AI‑driven platforms (e.g., LLMs).

Ensure content aligns with user intent across different stages of the enrollment funnel.

Search Optimization & Technical Execution

Implement on‑page SEO best practices (metadata, headers, internal linking, content structure).

Conduct regular content audits and identify optimization opportunities.

Manage and monitor Google Search Console and related tools.

Collaborate with web developers to implement technical improvements.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

Build and maintain dashboards (e.g., Looker Studio) to track SEO and GEO performance.

Monitor key metrics including rankings, traffic, engagement, and conversion impact.

Analyze performance relative to competitors and identify opportunities for improvement.

Translate data into actionable recommendations for content and strategy adjustments.

Content Creation for Email and Social Media

Translate high‑level marketing strategy into actionable content plans.

Write and develop multi‑stage email drip campaigns across the student lifecycle (inquiry through application, enrollment, and persistence).

Collaborate on email segmentation and audience targeting within Marketing Cloud.

Optimize subject lines, messaging, and calls to action based on performance metrics.

Launch and manage CDSO social media channels.

Develop social media content aligned with recruitment goals.

Create basic multimedia assets (short‑form videos, graphics, captions).

Hire and manage student worker for social media execution.

Analyze content performance across channels, communicate performance to team and program leadership, and adjust strategy accordingly.

Maintain Marketing and Communications Standards and Best Practices

Develop deep understanding of target audiences.

Ensure clarity, consistency, and conversion‑focused messaging across email, web, and social.

Partner with CDSO program leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Maintain brand consistency with UT standards.

Collaborate with external agencies as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field.

Minimum of three years of professional experience in digital marketing, with demonstrated expertise in marketing automation and campaign management.

Hands‑on experience with a marketing automation platform (e.g., HubSpot, Marketo, Marketing Cloud, or equivalent).

Proven ability to plan, execute, and measure paid digital advertising campaigns.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Knowledge of SEO and web analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

More than five years of experience in digital marketing.

Experience in enrollment marketing, higher education, or student recruitment.

Experience implementing and managing a new MAP within a complex organization.

Familiarity with state/university technology compliance (TX‑RAMP, FERPA).

Demonstrated success in improving marketing funnel performance and ROI.

Salary Range
$70,000+ (depending on education and experience)

Working Conditions

Standard office environment.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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