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Branding & Marketing HeadCOER University • Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Branding & Marketing Head

Branding & Marketing Head

COER University • Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
18 hours ago
Job description

Position : Branding & Marketing Head

Location  :  COER University, Roorkee (On-campus, Full-time)

Role Summary

COER University, Roorkee is inviting applications for the position of  Branding & Marketing Head .

The University seeks a  strategic, data-driven marketing leader  who can shape and strengthen the institution’s brand narrative, build a strong digital and offline presence, drive integrated campaigns, and enhance national visibility in the higher education landscape.

The role includes end-to-end ownership of :

  • Brand strategy & positioning
  • Digital & performance marketing
  • Admissions marketing & lead-generation support
  • Communication & content strategy for Online and Offline Medium
  • Execution of the strategy with the team

This is a senior role for a professional with 5+ years of experience  (preferably more) in branding and marketing, ideally in the  education sector or related domains (ed-tech, universities, colleges, training organisations) .

What success looks like in this position :

  • A clear, differentiated and consistent brand identity  for COER University.
  • Stronger  digital presence and engagement  across platforms.
  • Improved  lead generation and conversion support  for admissions.
  • Increased  visibility among students, parents, recruiters, and academic stakeholders .
  • Well-coordinated, professional  external and internal communication .
  • Key Responsibilities 1. Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Define, refine, and implement the  overall brand strategy  for COER University at regional and national levels.
  • Articulate and communicate the University’s  value proposition , key differentiators, and core messages for various audiences (students, parents, recruiters, faculty, regulators, partners).
  • Ensure  consistency in visual, verbal, and experiential branding  across all touchpoints (website, social media, events, print materials, campus branding).
  • Develop and maintain  brand guidelines  (logos, colours, fonts, tone of voice, templates) and ensure adherence across departments and vendors.
  • 2. Digital & Performance Marketing

  • Lead the  digital marketing strategy  across platforms such as Google, Meta, , YouTube and other relevant channels.
  • Work closely with the  Digital Marketing Executive  to plan, monitor, and optimise performance campaigns for awareness, engagement, lead generation, and remarketing.
  • Oversee digital assets such as the  website, landing pages, microsites, and campaign pages , ensuring they are updated, user-friendly, and conversion-oriented.
  • Track digital performance metrics regularly (traffic, engagement, CPL, conversions, reach, impressions) and use insights to refine strategies.
  • 3. Admissions Marketing & Campaign Management

  • Collaborate with the  Admission Head and counselling teams  to support admissions targets through focused campaigns.
  • Conceptualise and execute  admission-season campaigns , covering awareness drives, programme-specific promotions, city-wise or stream-wise outreach, webinars, open houses, and events.
  • Ensure campaigns highlight  courses, placements, faculty, infrastructure, scholarships, rankings, and success stories  in an accurate and compelling manner.
  • Plan and execute  integrated campaigns  combining digital media, offline events, school / college outreach, and partnerships.
  • 4. Content Strategy & Communication

  • Lead the  content strategy  for all external communication – social media, website, blogs, emailers, brochures, newsletters, prospectuses, and press notes.
  • Ensure that all content reflects the  institution’s ethos, quality standards, and strategic messaging .
  • Supervise the creation of  student and alumni stories, faculty highlights, placement success narratives, research and innovation features, and campus life content .
  • Maintain a consistent  tone of voice  aligned with the University’s brand – professional, aspirational, and student-centric.
  • 5. Public Relations, Media & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Manage  public relations and media outreach  to build and maintain a positive reputation for the University.
  • Coordinate with external PR agencies or directly with media houses for  news coverage, interviews, features, and press releases .
  • Support leadership in preparing  speeches, messages, quotes, and talking points  for events and media interactions.
  • Strengthen relationships with  schools, coaching centres, industry partners, community organisations, and government bodies  from a branding and visibility perspective.
  • 6. Creative Direction & Collateral Development

  • Provide  creative direction  for all marketing and branding collaterals (brochures, videos, standees, hoardings, event branding, internal campus signage, corporate presentations etc.).
  • Work closely with the  Creative Designer & Video Editor  and external agencies / vendors to ensure high-quality output.
  • Review, refine, and approve designs, storyboards, scripts, and copy before final release.
  • Ensure all collaterals are updated regularly to reflect  current data, programmes, recognitions, and achievements .
  • 7. Team Leadership & Process Management

  • Lead and mentor a small  branding and marketing team  (digital marketing, design, content, vendors / agencies).
  • Establish clear  workflows, timelines, and review mechanisms  for campaigns and routine activities.
  • Foster a culture of  planning, accountability, creativity, and collaboration  within the team.
  • Coordinate with  admissions, academics, placements, and administration  to gather inputs and align efforts.
  • 8. Analytics, Reporting & Strategic Insights

  • Track and analyse key  brand, digital, and campaign metrics  to evaluate performance.
  • Prepare  monthly and quarterly reports  for leadership, summarising major campaigns, results, learnings, and recommendations.
  • Use data to identify  high-performing channels, messages, and geographies , and direct future efforts accordingly.
  • Provide strategic inputs for  annual marketing plans, budgets, and projections .
  • 9. Governance, Ethics & Best Practices

  • Ensure all campaigns and communications comply with  regulatory guidelines and ethical norms  applicable to higher education marketing.
  • Represent the brand with integrity, transparency, and factual accuracy in all public-facing content.
  • Keep abreast of changing trends, policies, and best practices in  education marketing and branding .
  • Qualifications & Experience Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in  Marketing, Business, Mass Communication, Management, Branding, or related fields .
  • A postgraduate degree (MBA / PGDM with Marketing / Communication specialisation) will be an added advantage.
  • Professional Experience

  • Minimum  5+ years of experience  in  branding, marketing, or communications , with at least part of this experience in the  education domain (university, college, ed-tech, training institute)  or closely related sectors.
  • Proven experience in  leading marketing campaigns, managing digital presence, and handling multi-channel communication .
  • Prior experience in a  team-leading or managerial role  is strongly preferred.
  • Skills & Competencies

    Marketing & Strategic Skills

  • Strong understanding of brand positioning, segmentation, and messaging .
  • Hands-on familiarity with  digital marketing concepts, tools, and metrics .
  • Ability to plan and execute  integrated campaigns  across digital and offline mediums.
  • Communication & Creative Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  in English and Hindi
  • Ability to brief, review, and refine creative content (design, copy, video).
  • Strong sense of storytelling and audience-specific messaging.
  • Leadership & Behavioural Skills

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate institutional goals into marketing actions .
  • Strong  people management  skills – mentoring, delegation, coordination, and conflict resolution.
  • High level of  ownership, initiative, and accountability .
  • Ability to thrive in a  fast-paced, admission-driven environment  with tight timelines.
  • Technical & Tool Knowledge (Preferred)

  • Understanding of tools / platforms such as Google Analytics / GA4, social media dashboards, email marketing platforms, CRM / lead management systems .
  • Comfortable working with  presentations, reports, and dashboards  for leadership reviews.
  • Key Success Indicators

  • Improved  brand awareness and recall  among target audiences.
  • Increased  digital engagement and reach  across key platforms.
  • Stronger  lead flow and support to admission targets .
  • High-quality, consistent, and timely  communications and creatives .
  • Positive feedback from leadership, admissions, and external stakeholders on branding impact.
  • Application Process

    Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to apply by sending their  Resume / CV  to  nitinverma@coeruniversity.ac.in

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