Lifecycle Communication Manager

Founded in 2005, American College of Education continues to be a leader in professional development through our online programs. The mission of ACE is to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content, real-world experience and relevant application that places our students’ needs first.

ACE is a mission-driven institution continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and positive impact. As an Impact Institution, we believe we have a responsibility to our students, alumni, employees, communities, and society as a whole. Guided by our core values, we strive to create meaningful impact that extends well beyond our bottom line.

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• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in lifecycle marketing and/or communications, preferably within the higher education sector, with a proven track record in strategic campaign development, execution, and analysis.
• Deep understanding on B2B and/or D2C lifecycle communications with a deep customer understanding.
• Expertise in CRM and marketing automation platforms, with Click Dimensions expertise required, and Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret educational data and translate it into effective marketing/communication strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of leading initiatives and influencing teams towards achieving institutional goals.

You are passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals. You thrive in a competitive and collaborative team environment. You are comfortable working remotely and have experience collaborating with others in a virtual environment. You possess a strong attention to detail.

As the Lifecycle Communication Manager at ACE, you will be responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of strategic multi-channel communication campaigns designed to optimize the student journey and maximize the conversion of prospective students, as well as the retention and engagement of existing students or alumni. In this role you will have a strong understanding of customer behavior, as be able to leverage automation tools to create personalized experiences at scale.

• Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting/exceeding workflow needs.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills.
• Follows established processes as outlined by organization and leadership.
• Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set.
• Consistently produces a high volume of quality work.
• Capable, adapts as needed, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel.
• Must support and embrace the College’s Impact mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives.
• Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.
• Must be collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Builds and maintains student satisfaction.
• Recognizes and anticipates student needs.