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Marketing Manager, Off Campus Partners - Apartments.com

Job Description

OVERVIEW

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Apartments.com is the nation’s #1 rental marketplace for owners, property managers and consumers. Apartments.com the network that millions of renters every year rely on to find their new place, is continuing to grow our industry-leading sales force. We provide apartment Property Managers and Owners with a platform to market their property listings and the industry’s most comprehensive virtual tools to attract the most and highest-quality renters. Our suite of services includes digital advertising, social and reputation management, and market analytic solutions which delivers innovative tools for our customers.

Off Campus Partners:

Off Campus Partners, a CoStar Group subsidiary and part of the Apartments.com network, is the leading provider of off-campus housing websites for colleges and universities in the U.S. Our mission is to simplify the off-campus housing experience for universities, students, and property managers nationwide. We have established partnerships with more than 150 of the country's top universities, offering their students a user-friendly platform to search for housing, find roommates, and access educational resources. One of our first university partnerships was with the University of Virginia! Preview the site at offgroundshousing.student.virginia.edu .

The **Marketing Manager** at Off Campus Partners leads the execution of marketing initiatives that grow brand awareness, drive qualified traffic, and generate leads to support business growth. This role is responsible for managing digital campaigns, creating high-impact content for students and universities, supporting key events, and analyzing performance to optimize results. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—skilled at delivering digital marketing efforts that increase reach, engagement, and conversions, while ensuring consistency and evolution of brand messaging across departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Own and execute marketing initiatives—including campaigns, content, collateral, and events—to increase awareness and generate qualified leads.

+ Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and paid channels to drive traffic, engagement, and lead generation.

+ Lead the creation and delivery of content—including graphics, presentations, email campaigns, ads, and social media—that reinforces brand messaging and supports student and university engagement.

+ Oversee and optimize website content for SEO, clarity, and user experience with a focus on engagement and conversion.

+ Manage advertising campaigns and analyze performance to refine strategy and maximize ROI.

+ Track and report on website traffic, lead generation, and campaign effectiveness using Google Analytics and related tools.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including sales, product, university account management, and brand marketing—to align on strategy, messaging, and goals.

+ Maintain and manage Off Campus Partners’ content and template library for consistency and efficiency. Ensure internal teams use approved marketing materials and templates consistently, maintaining brand integrity across all channels.

+ Coordinate virtual and in-person events—such as housing fairs, webinars, and industry conferences—overseeing registrations, logistics, marketing strategy, and virtual site set up.

+ Stay informed on higher education and student housing trends to inform marketing strategy and messaging.

Basic Qualifications (For internal applicants):

+ Two years of experience in Marketing at The CoStar Group or a current employee within the Off Campus Partners brand.

+ Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Communications or Marketing from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (external)

+ 2–4 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on digital strategy, content creation, or social media management.

+ Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

+ Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, and digital marketing best practices.

+ Experience with Google Analytics, social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout), and content management systems (CMS).

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.

+ Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

+ Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to implement campaigns and drive results aligned with business goals.

+ Highly organized self-starter who thrives in both independent and team settings, with strong attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working in higher education or the student housing industry.

+ Experience with paid advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads.

+ Proficiency with email marketing tools (e.g., SendGrid, Mailchimp) and campaign automation.

+ Video editing skills for creating multimedia content (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Canva).

+ Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for content updates and landing page edits.

+ Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to communicate marketing performance and insights.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

+ Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

+ Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

+ Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

+ Commuter and parking benefits

+ 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

+ Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

+ Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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