Director of Growth & Automation

Puzzle Box Academy • Melbourne, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Puzzle Box Academy and its affiliated brands are mission-driven organizations dedicated to transforming the future of neurodivergent education, emotional regulation, and human-centered learning. Our ecosystem includes private schools, therapy services, educator training programs, nonprofit initiatives, speaking platforms, podcasts, and emerging educational technologies. We are entering a major national growth phase and are seeking a highly strategic, systems-oriented Director of Growth & Automation to help architect scalable infrastructure across our educational and media brands. This is not a traditional marketing position. The Director of Growth & Automation will oversee the development and execution of scalable growth systems across multiple brands and initiatives. This role combines growth strategy, automation architecture, AI integration, marketing operations, analytics, and digital ecosystem management. This position will work directly with executive leadership to transition the organization from reactive marketing into a scalable national growth infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years in growth strategy, marketing systems, or automation leadership
• Strong experience with CRM systems and automation platforms
• Experience scaling brands or organizations with multiple audience segments
• Demonstrated ability to improve measurable growth metrics
• Advanced understanding of AI-assisted workflow systems
• Strong analytical and operational thinking skills
• Marketing automation: 5 years (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Melbourne, FL 32901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Education, nonprofit, coaching, healthcare, or neurodiversity-related industries
• Funnel architecture and conversion optimization
• SEO and authority-building strategy
• Webinar and thought-leadership ecosystems
• Podcast and speaking platform growth
• Team leadership and systems development
• Experience with some or all of: ChatGPT / Claude / Jasper, HubSpot / GoHighLevel / Monday.com, MailChimp / ActiveCampaign, Meta Ads / TikTok Ads / Google Analytics, SocialBee / Opus / Otter AI, AI automation and reporting tools
• We are looking for a visionary builder who understands: AI-driven automation, Funnel architecture, CRM ecosystems, Organic authority growth, Analytics and attribution, Lead generation systems, Educational and mission-based branding, Scalable operational infrastructure
• The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments and can blend creativity, systems thinking, leadership, and measurable growth execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 90-day, 6-month, and 12-month growth strategies
• Build scalable lead-generation ecosystems across all brands
• Design measurable customer acquisition and retention strategies
• Develop partnership, speaking, and community expansion funnels
• Create long-term organic authority-building systems
• Implement AI-driven operational systems
• Build CRM workflows and nurture funnels
• Develop automated onboarding and follow-up systems
• Create segmented email and SMS automation sequences
• Integrate AI tools for analytics, content scaling, and reporting
• Reduce dependency on manual processes and third-party vendors
• Create executive KPI dashboards
• Track lead attribution, conversion rates, CAC, ROI, and engagement metrics
• Monitor and optimize campaign performance
• Present weekly and monthly executive reporting
• Use data to guide strategic decision-making
• Oversee growth alignment across: Puzzle Box Academy, Legacy High School, Kaleidoscope Interventions, Bridge to Tomorrow, Pamela Furr, NeuroAligned, Educator Future digital platforms and product lines
• Coordinate organic and paid strategy integration
• Ensure consistent messaging and scalable audience nurturing
• Manage external vendors and contractors
• Improve operational accountability and systems documentation
• Coordinate with internal content/media staff
• Build scalable SOPs and workflow systems
• Recommend staffing and automation efficiencies

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Potential quarterly bonuses tied to: Enrollment growth, Qualified lead generation, Funnel conversion improvements, Revenue growth, Automation implementation milestones, Reduction in vendor dependency, Measurable organic audience growth, Strategic partnership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed