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Digital Marketing Manager (Private High School)

NOVEL PREP • Irvine, CA

Growth MarketingPlenoOn-siteFull time$85K - $110K
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EducationEnrollment MarketingB2COn-site$85K-$110KFull-Time

The Challenge

NOVEL PREP is a private high school hunting for a Digital Marketing Manager who can own the entire enrollment funnel—from awareness to application. You'll build and execute strategies that directly drive student recruitment, optimize paid campaigns, and report on metrics that matter.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current enrollment funnel and establish baseline KPIs (awareness, inquiry, tour, application, conversion rates)

2

Launch optimized paid campaigns across Facebook/Instagram targeting parent demographics with A/B testing framework

3

Build marketing calendar and roadmap aligned with school enrollment cycles and admissions targets

4

Establish reporting dashboards and weekly performance reviews with leadership

By 6 Months
1

Increase student inquiries by 25-40% through multi-channel campaign optimization and content strategy

2

Reduce customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 15-20% through paid media testing and channel optimization

3

Develop and execute retention strategy for enrolled students and alumni to drive referrals

4

Lead cross-functional collaboration with admissions team to align marketing messaging with enrollment targets

KPIs You'll Own

Student Enrollment Rate

Percentage of inquiries converting to applications and final enrollments.

Cost Per Enrollment (CPE)

Total marketing spend divided by number of new students enrolled.

Paid Campaign ROAS

Return on ad spend across Facebook, Instagram, and other paid platforms.

Inquiry Volume & Quality

Total leads and conversion rate from awareness to qualified inquiry.

Brand Awareness Metrics

Social media reach, engagement rate, and website traffic trends.

Tools & Stack

Facebook Ads / Instagram AdsGoogle AnalyticsCRM (likely HubSpot or Salesforce)A/B Testing Tools (Optimizely or similar)Social Media Management (Buffer, Hootsuite)Email Marketing PlatformDashboard/BI Tool (Tableau, Looker, Google Data Studio)

Your Team

Your Manager

Not specified; likely reports to Head of Admissions or Executive Director

Current Team

Team composition not provided; likely 1-2 junior marketers or external agencies

New or backfill role unclear; may require building out marketing team

The Package

Salary

$85K-$110K base

Remote

On-site in Irvine, CA

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off

Company Intelligence

NOVEL PREP is a private high school in Irvine, CA focused on student recruitment and enrollment growth. They're building out their digital marketing function to drive brand awareness and optimize the student acquisition funnel.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've owned enrollment or student acquisition funnels at an ed-tech, higher ed, or K-12 organization
  • You live for data—you build dashboards, track KPIs, and iterate on campaigns based on performance metrics
  • You can juggle paid ads, organic content, and cross-functional collaboration without dropping balls
  • You're hands-on: you'll execute campaigns AND lead strategy, not just delegate
Won't Work If
  • You need remote flexibility—this role is 100% on-site in Irvine
  • You've only done brand marketing or content work; you need direct experience with paid acquisition and conversion optimization
  • You're uncomfortable owning budget and ROI accountability across multiple channels

Interview Process

1

Phone Screen

Initial conversation about background in enrollment/B2C marketing and relevant campaign experience

2

Case Study / Portfolio Review

Walk through past campaigns—focus on funnel optimization, paid spend, and measurable results

3

In-Person Interview

Meet with admissions leadership and possibly executive team; discuss strategy for NOVEL PREP's enrollment goals

4

Reference Checks

Validation from previous employers on execution and cross-functional collaboration skills

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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