The University of British Columbia

Digital Marketing Specialist

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Marketing or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum one year of related experience in marketing or communications.
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud or Mailchimp.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple campaigns and events.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.
  • Experience in higher education marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute digital marketing campaigns supporting business goals.
  • Conduct market research to identify audience and growth opportunities.
  • Implement campaigns across digital channels including email and social media.
  • Analyze campaign success using data and analytics tools.
  • Manage comprehensive email marketing initiatives including segmentation and performance analysis.
  • Oversee promotional events and ensure alignment with marketing goals.
  • Develop and coordinate content for email campaigns, landing pages, and other collateral.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and respectful work culture.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Involvement in impactful marketing initiatives within a leading business school.
  • Engagement with a diverse community and stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Staff - Non Union

Job Category
M&P - AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Marketing and Sales, Level A

Job Title
Digital Marketing Specialist

Department
Recruitment Marketing | Marketing and Communications | UBC Sauder School of Business

Compensation Range
$5,526.42 - $7,941.25 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date
August 12, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date
Ongoing

Job Summary

UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world's leading business faculties. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships. A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam. We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

The Marketing and Communications department at UBC Sauder leads initiatives to build the brand and reputation of the school, both in domestic and global markets, and develops marketing and communication strategies to promote business objectives, including recruitment, student experience, fundraising and alumni and community engagement.

The Digital Marketing Specialist is responsible for the coordination and execution of various marketing initiatives that promote UBC Sauder's programs through digital and traditional channels - with an emphasis on email marketing and lead generation digital campaigns. Focusing on content creation, planning, and alignment with business goals, the Digital Marketing Specialist ensures the seamless delivery of campaigns and event promotions to target audiences - with the intent of helping to drive conversions, engagement, and brand visibility.

Organizational Status
The Digital Marketing Specialist reports to the Marketing Manager, works within the Marketing and Communications department, and collaborates with stakeholders across various business units to align email marketing, digital campaigns, and other marketing strategies with organizational objectives.

Work Performed

Digital Marketing
  • Works with the Marketing Manager to create digital marketing campaigns to support business unit goals and KPIs.
  • Supports market research initiatives to understand the target audience, and identifies marketing and growth opportunities.
  • Implements campaigns across various digital channels, like email, social media, paid advertising and search.
  • Measures and analyzes campaigns' success using data and analytics tools.
  • Facilitates stakeholder meetings and explains the campaign details to business unit partners with key performance metrics (KPIs).


Email and Event Marketing
  • Plans, manages and implements comprehensive email marketing campaigns, including audience segmentation, content creation, scheduling, and performance analysis.
  • Coordinates email marketing initiatives in line with the overall marketing strategy to support program awareness, event promotion, and lead generation.
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather content, create effective email templates, and manage distribution via email platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Campaigner.
  • Implements A/B testing, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), and optimizes email marketing performance.
  • Leads the promotion of events, including open houses, webinars, and growth events, ensuring content and communication are aligned with marketing goals.
  • Develops event-related email sequences, promotional collateral, and landing pages to drive event registration and attendance.
  • Coordinates with internal teams to ensure all digital assets, including email invites, social posts, and web content, are updated and reflective of current events.
  • Liaises with external vendors, including creative agencies, copywriters, and printers on the production of marketing and communications materials related to email and event campaigns.
  • Ensures marketing assets are produced on time, within budget, and according to creative guidelines.
  • Performs competitive analysis and research on email marketing trends, industry best practices, and audience engagement tactics.


Content Development
  • Writes, edits, and proofreads copy for email campaigns, event promotions, landing pages, and other digital/print collateral to ensure consistency in messaging and brand voice.
  • Manages timelines and coordinates feedback from internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure all assets meet project requirements and are delivered on schedule.
  • Collaborates with the Digital Experience Team to ensure web content and email campaign landing pages are updated to support promotional efforts.
  • Supports the execution of print and digital media campaigns, assists with project coordination, and provides feedback on ongoing marketing initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties as required.


Consequence of Error/Judgement
This role requires a high level of initiative, judgment, and professionalism in prioritizing tasks and ensuring quality execution of marketing projects. Errors in the execution of email marketing or event promotion campaigns may result in decreased engagement, missed conversion opportunities, and reputational damage to UBC Sauder.

Supervision Received
Reports to the Marketing Manager and receives general direction on projects and campaigns.

Supervision Given
n/a

Minimum Qualifications
Diploma in Marketing. Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated knowledge of email marketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp) and automation tools.
  • Proficiency in campaign management, audience segmentation, and email analytics reporting.
  • Event marketing experience, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple campaigns and event promotions simultaneously.
  • Ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • A degree in Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience working in a similar marketing role within higher education or a related sector.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, WordPress, etc.) is a strong asset.

About The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia's oldest university. The university is ranked among the top 20 public universities worldwide and among the top three in Canada. UBC is a research-intensive university and has an annual research budget of over $600 million. The university offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of academic fields. UBC has a diverse student population, with over 65,000 students from over 160 countries.
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