Field Marketing Specialist | Remote | US
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage end-to-end event logistics for field marketing.
- Coordinate venues, staffing, vendors, and on-site execution.
- Support multiple events with attention to detail.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and vendors.
- Requires frequent travel for event support.
About the role
About Ellucian
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
About The Opportunity
The Field Marketing Specialist - Event Delivery plays a critical role in executing Ellucian's field marketing portfolio by managing end-to-end event logistics across regions and programs. This early career role supports Field Marketing Managers and association-led initiatives through best-in-class planning, coordination, and on-site execution.
Where You Will Make An Impact
- Manage logistics for field marketing events across the portfolio, including go-live celebrations, roadshows, association events, and regional field programs.
- Coordinate venue sourcing, contracts, shipping, staffing, vendors, and on-site execution.
- Serve as logistics lead for association events, on-campus celebrations, and Ellucian-hosted events in partnership with Field Marketing leadership.
- Support multiple concurrent events with strong attention to detail and proactive risk management.
- Manage event calendars, timelines, budgets, and post-event data collection/reporting.
- Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Corporate Events, and external vendors.
- Travel frequently to support on-site execution and customer engagement.
What You Will Bring
- 1-3 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or event logistics.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-location events.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience in higher education or B2B SaaS preferred.
- Ability to travel 50 - 75%, including evenings and occasional weekends.
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
Key skills/competency
- Event Logistics
- Field Marketing
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Event Planning
- Higher Education
- B2B SaaS
- Customer Engagement
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Field Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Event Logistics
- Project Management
- B2B SaaS
- Higher Education
- Marketing Specialist
- Customer Engagement
- Event Planning
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight event logistics, project management, and B2B SaaS experience relevant to the Field Marketing Specialist role.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your passion for higher education and your ability to manage complex events.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience managing multiple priorities and working with diverse teams.
- Showcase your organizational skills: Demonstrate your ability to handle detailed planning and on-site execution in interviews.
Technical preparation
Master event management software and tools.,Familiarize with CRM and marketing automation platforms.,Practice budget tracking and reporting skills.,Understand B2B SaaS event best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing multiple events simultaneously.,How do you handle unexpected event issues?,Explain your stakeholder communication style.,Tell me about a successful event execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ellucian's commitment to diversity and inclusion for a Field Marketing Specialist?
- Ellucian is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a member of myGwork, they actively support the LGBTQ+ business community. You can explore their diversity and inclusion programs, including access to internal employee resource groups, to understand their commitment further.
- What kind of travel is expected for the Field Marketing Specialist role at Ellucian?
- The Field Marketing Specialist role requires significant travel, estimated between 50-75%. This includes supporting on-site event execution, customer engagement, and may involve evenings and occasional weekends.
- Is experience in higher education or B2B SaaS necessary for the Field Marketing Specialist position?
- While experience in higher education or B2B SaaS is preferred for the Field Marketing Specialist role, Ellucian values strong event marketing and logistics skills. If you have a proven track record in event management, your application will be considered.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Field Marketing Specialist at Ellucian?
- The Field Marketing Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end event logistics across various programs. This includes coordinating venue sourcing, contracts, staffing, vendors, on-site execution, managing event calendars, timelines, budgets, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- What career development opportunities are available for a Field Marketing Specialist at Ellucian?
- Ellucian fosters a learning culture with an Education Assistance Program and professional development opportunities. This can support your growth within the Field Marketing Specialist role and beyond.
- How does Ellucian support employee well-being for a Field Marketing Specialist?
- Ellucian offers comprehensive benefits for employee well-being, including health coverage, flexible time off, a Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account, telemedicine, Headspace Care for mental health, and Wellbeats for virtual fitness classes.