Director of Lifecycle Marketing

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education and help make education accessible for all. As a nimble growth stage start-up, we've emerged as the leading online education platform helping over 30 million learners and educators each month. Study.com has earned numerous awards and it has been recognized as one of the most transformational companies in EdTech, living up to our commitment to all learners : Breakthroughs Start Here. From students and educators in over 9,000 school districts that use Study.com, to working adults striving to complete their college degree or gain professional certifications, we empower them to reach their full potential. Our product is our impact! Across our college programs alone we have saved students over $200M in tuition and enabled tens of thousands to become nurses, teachers, accountants and more. Additionally, as part of our mission we've donated over $27 million across social impact programs to learners and educators.

Study.com is seeking a strategic, data-driven Director of Lifecycle Marketing to architect and scale customer journeys that drive new members, retention, and long-term value. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll define and execute lifecycle strategies across customer acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and win back—while embedding personalized AI-powered workflows into every stage of the customer experience.

You'll lead channel owners across email, SMS, push, CRO and GTM strategy, and collaborate closely with Growth, Product, Content, Creative, and Data Science to power sustainable SaaS growth.

What You'll Do :

• Develop and execute a full-funnel lifecycle marketing strategy that improves acquisition, reduces churn, and increases LTV across all user segments.
• Lead journey mapping and leverage AI tools to manage automated workflows based on customer behavior, lifecycle stage, and predictive analytics to identify key friction points and opportunities
• Collaborate with the Product team to analyze customer data and co-lead CRO testing programs, identifying patterns and opportunities to grow Study.com's member base and increase CVR, retention, and LTV revenue.
• Implement robust testing and optimization frameworks across lifecycle channels, with clear KPIs and cohort tracking.
• Partner with Product, BI, and Engineering to drive data-enriched lifecycle experiences—including event-based triggers, dynamic messaging, and cross-channel orchestration.
• Share strategic insights and performance results with leadership, developing KPIs and forecasts that align with broader marketing and business objectives.
• Direct go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution efforts, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive positioning, messaging, and launch plans that drive product adoption and business growth.
• Lead, develop, and actively contribute as both a player and coach to a high-performing team of lifecycle and product marketers, driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across all initiatives.

What You'll Bring To The Role :

Nice To Have :

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$190,000 per year. Pay and is dependent upon factors including skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

At Study.com, we know that strong communities are built on the power of our diversity, and we respect and strive to understand for the diverse identities, race, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives of our team members. Our work and company culture have been consistently recognized, including :

Study.com provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements.

Study.com complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Additionally, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with applicable state and local laws.