Director of Product Marketing - Online Learning

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Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. Position Title: Director of Product Marketing - Online Learning
Posting Number: S209P
Department: Marketing
Position Type: Staff
Job Description: Job Summary
Hillsdale College is seeking a Director of Product Marketing – Online Courses. Reporting to the Executive Director of Product Marketing, this role will lead the promotion and growth of Hillsdale’s free online courses. The Director will develop and execute marketing strategies to increase enrollment, engagement, and completion rates, ensuring that Hillsdale’s educational content reaches and impacts the widest possible audience. Essential Job Functions
Product Marketing Strategy Define and execute the product marketing strategy for Hillsdale’s online courses and video-based educational products Drive awareness, adoption, and long-term engagement
Positioning & Messaging Own positioning, messaging, and value propositions for existing and new courses Ensure every program is differentiated, mission-aligned, and compelling Go-to-Market Execution Develop and launch strategies for new course releases and projects Oversee audience segmentation, channel planning, and campaign execution Digital Growth Initiatives Lead digital marketing across email, social, SEO, paid advertising, and emerging platforms Expand reach, maximize enrollment, and increase participation Customer Insights & Research Serve as the voice of the customer using research, insights, and behavioral data Refine messaging and guide product development Lifecycle Marketing Manage pre-launch, engagement, retention, and reactivation campaigns across the course lifecycle Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with course teams, designers, digital specialists, and brand managers Ensure consistent storytelling and seamless customer experiences Performance Tracking & Optimization Track and interpret performance metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness Use data to drive growth and inform strategy Scalable Frameworks Develop frameworks for launching and scaling educational products Ensure efficiency and repeatable success across initiatives Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead and mentor a Marketing Manager Provide coaching and performance management to elevate capability and impact
Required Qualifications: Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field required. Experience: 5+ years of marketing experience; background in shooting sports, recreational, higher education, or outreach program marketing strongly preferred.
Other Skills: Other Skills
Proven success with product launches and go-to-market strategies Strong leadership, project management, and team-building abilities Proficiency in analytics platforms, dashboards, and campaign tracking (Google Analytics GA4) Expertise with CRM, marketing automation, SEO/SEM, email, and social media platforms Ability to collaborate with creative teams and translate strategy into effective design execution Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Tech-savvy and adaptable, with the ability to learn new platforms and digital trends quickly
Personal Characteristics
Members of the product marketing team interact with teams across campus. A professional and pleasant relationship, a clean and neat appearance that directly reflects the College, is essential. Code of Commitment Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association, and the operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The College’s Mission Statement is a consideration in all aspects of the position. The teaching of the Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.
Open Date: 09/22/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Location:
Hillsdale, Michigan, Online
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management And Consultancy

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