Marketing Coordinator, MBA Admissions

Harvard Business School’s MBA Admissions seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support its efforts in attracting a diverse and talented pool of candidates to the MBA Program. The MBA Admissions Marketing team oversees the prospective student journey from recruitment (across various channels, including on-campus and off-campus events, social media, email, and more) through enrollment. The Coordinator will play a dual role, focusing on college pipeline initiatives and general outreach/marketing efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to HBS’s mission of cultivating future business leaders while engaging with diverse audiences and executing impactful marketing strategies.

College Pipeline and 2 2 Program: Support the Assistant Director, Pipeline Programs in executing strategies and activities to engage and attract college students to HBS, contributing to the development of a robust college pipeline.

• Pipeline Program Development and Coordination: Assist in the planning, execution, and logistical management of virtual and in-person events designed to connect with and inspire college students, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with broader admissions goals.
• 2 2 Outreach: Support the planning, execution, and logistical coordination of virtual and in-person events aimed at promoting the 2 2 Program, encouraging high-potential candidates to apply for this deferred admissions opportunity.
• Digital Marketing and Content Creation: Collaborate with the digital marketing team to implement email campaigns, develop targeted strategies, and create tailored content for college students, including digital, print, and multimedia materials.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Collect data, track metrics, and prepare updates on the effectiveness of events and other initiatives, offering insights and actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Event Representation: Represent HBS MBA Admissions at virtual and in-person events in the U.S. to promote graduate business education.
• College Audience Expertise: Build and share expertise on the college audience to inform strategies, educate stakeholders, and support outreach efforts.

MBA Outreach: Collaborate with the Outreach team to execute strategies and activities that engage and attract a diverse and robust applicant pool for the MBA Program.

• Segment Coordination: Provide logistical and administrative support for outreach targeting a specific applicant segment, including event coordination, digital marketing, and content creation.
• General Event Support: Assist in the execution of general outreach programs, ensuring smooth logistics and alignment with admissions goals.
• Digital Marketing and Content Creation: Collaborate with the digital marketing team to implement campaigns, develop strategies, and create tailored content for various audiences.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Gather and analyze data to evaluate the success of events and other initiatives, offering insights and recommendations for future improvements.
• Event Representation: Represent HBS MBA Admissions at virtual and in-person events (primarily domestic) to engage with prospective applicants.

Additional marketing activities :

• Provide on-campus customer service and administrative support for Admissions events and activities.
• Support team-wide initiatives, including Admitted Students Welcome, Interview Days, yield activities, conferences, and internal team-building events.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture, demonstrating a willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Participate in weekly Marketing team meetings and report to the Assistant Director, Pipeline Programs.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

This is a 40-hour/week, overtime-eligible position. This position is approved as a term appointment with an end date of 12/31/2025. There is a possibility of renewal.

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment.

Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. Its faculty of more than 250 offers full-time programs leading to the MBA and PhD degrees, as well as more than 175 Executive Education programs, and Harvard Business School Online, the School’s digital learning platform. For more than a century, faculty have drawn on their research, their experience in working with organizations worldwide, and their passion for teaching, to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will go on to shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

General Administration

USA - MA - Boston

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Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

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$76,000 - $78,000

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Identity

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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, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.