The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The company’s Tutor.com brand is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 22 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. Follow the company on LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
The VP of Marketing will serve as a key member of the institutional executive team, responsible for leading the company’s institutional marketing strategy across multiple verticals. This individual will build and scale a high-performance marketing organization that drives pipeline generation, brand visibility, customer acquisition, and retention. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of B2B marketing in the education sector, a strong digital mindset, content development, and a passion for mission-aligned impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Design and execute an integrated marketing strategy aligned with company objectives across K–12, higher education, library, and government channels.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs) to guide marketing effectiveness; continuously adapt tactics based on performance analytics and evolving market dynamics.
- Lead with a culture of innovation, accountability, and data-driven insights to scale brand influence and market share.
- Report directly to the Chief Institutional Officer and collaborate with the executive team on growth and market expansion initiatives.
Campaigns, Content & Digital Strategy
- Direct go-to-market initiatives and multi-channel campaigns including email marketing, webinars, trade shows, and content marketing.
- Oversee the institutional brand for Tutor.com and The Princeton Review, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints and collateral.
- Lead website content strategy for Tutor.com, UX enhancements, and client resource center development to improve engagement and conversion.
- Create sales enablement resources, collateral, and product materials in partnership with product and sales.
Customer & Market Engagement
- Develop lead generation and customer acquisition campaigns that fuel the sales pipeline across institutional verticals.
- Collaborate with Client Services to create onboarding, engagement, and retention programs tailored to institutional clients.
- Oversee organic growth and engagement strategies for all social media platforms
Reporting & Performance Analytics
- Partner with Sales Operations to build dashboards, define attribution models, and measure campaign performance.
- Deliver regular executive-level reports and presentations on marketing performance, trends, and opportunities.
- Maintain a pulse on market shifts, competitive landscape, and education trends to inform strategy.
Team & Budget Management
- Manage the departmental budget, ensuring smart allocation of resources toward high-impact initiatives and technologies.
- Set performance expectations, coach team members, and oversee day-to-day operations of marketing and social media staff.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior-level role (Director or VP).
- 5+ years of content development experience.
- Demonstrated success in B2B marketing within the education sector.
- Proven experience building and managing high-performing teams and marketing functions.
- Deep understanding of brand management, digital marketing, and demand generation.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
- Strong project management abilities with an eye for detail and execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field preferred but not required
Salary: $170,000.00-$190,000.00 per year, based on a 40 hour work week and your geographic zone.
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