CAREER CENTER

Reporting to the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development, The Associate Director of Marketing manages the marketing strategy and activities for the Harvard Education Publishing Group (HEPG). This includes marketing of books from the Harvard Education Press (HEP) imprint, which has a backlist of over 300 books and publishes 25+ new titles per year, and the Harvard Educational Review (HER) a quarterly academic journal with a 90 year history. Marketing efforts are designed to reach education practitioners and policymakers. The role requires a high level of creativity and intellectual curiosity, as well as initiative, strategic thinking, flexibility, communication skills, relationship management, project management, resource allocation, and the ability to produce consistently high caliber results.

Leadership
Provides direction on critical projects related to strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of marketing all HEPG publications. The Associate Director should have a proven ability to lead and participate in meetings, gain the commitment of others, and communicate in a collaborative working environment. This role requires a demonstrated capability to evaluate problems accurately, make decisions independently, and display good, sound, and confidential judgment.

Marketing
Oversees all marketing functions and activities, including: the development, production, and implementation of integrated marketing materials and campaigns; website management; direct marketing; social media; seasonal catalogs; advertising; and exhibits/conferences. Optimizes digital marketing efforts, including search engine optimization.

Evaluation and Data Analysis
Evaluates performance of campaigns, including analysis of return on investment as measured in impact and revenue. Assesses the implications of different marketing activities on the publishing program. Makes recommendations based on prior experience. Identifies key metrics and monitors HEPG's results on an ongoing basis. Stays current on marketing and publishing trends and incorporates key learnings into HEPG's practices. Develops periodic quantitative and qualitative reports that will be used for strategic, data-driven decision making. Leads market research efforts to gather insights related to meeting the needs of practitioners and policymakers. Studies the competitive landscape for HEPG's publications.

Management and Operations
Manages the HEPG marketing budget, including development, monitoring, forecasting, and strategic resource planning. The Associate Director allocates resources to the highest priorities, based on detailed data analysis. Identifies new tactics and opportunities to meet the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace. Streamlines operations for greater efficiency. The Associate Director manages 1-2 staff, oversees department interns, and hires and supervises freelance copywriters and designers. In addition, the Associate Director identifies vendors, manages vendor relationships, evaluates vendor work, and makes recommendations on ongoing engagements.

Communication
Plays a pivotal communications role across HEPG departments, as well as with key external stakeholders including authors, partners, and vendors. Identifies and directs promotional collaboration opportunities with other Harvard departments including, but not limited to, HGSE's Professional Education and Gutman Library. Oversees HEPG's external communications, including through the website, e-newsletters, and social media.

Supporting Publishing Activities
Develops critical elements for the publishing process (i.e., book titles, covers, metadata, target audience, pricing, print runs, etc.) in support of new titles. Partners with colleagues in editorial, sales, and production, as well as with authors, to develop and implement successful book releases. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with authors. Demonstrates a strong focus on and understanding of the target HEPG audience of education practitioners and policymakers. The position requires superb project management skills, excellent relationship-building, and creative thinking. The Associate Director is a strategic innovator and problem-solver.

Special Projects
Initiates, leads, and contributes to special projects, as needed, including opportunities to optimize HEPG workflows, test new projects, and expand the HEPG brand. Performs related duties as needed and required.

Estimated Percentages of Effort:
Leadership 15%
Marketing 20%
Evaluation & Data Analysis 15%
Management & Operations 15%
Communication 15%
Supporting Publishing Activities 15%
Special Projects 5%


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We do this by:

Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve;

Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged;

Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation;

Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion;

Communicating transparently and respectfully; and

Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

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About the Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Salary Grade: 057

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

B.A.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Experience in marketing, communications, or related field

Occasional travel as needed.

Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume

Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects to completion;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail;

Experience with digital marketing and research tools and methods preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;

Excellent computer skills including, but not limited to MS Office Suite.

Track record as a creative and innovative thinker,

Strategic thinking and big-picture problem solving capacity.

Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills

Eagerness to take initiative.

Ability to set and act on priorities

Flexibility and adaptability

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.