Communications Project Manager - US Based Remote Opportunity

Common App • Arlington, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. If you are an experienced communications and project management professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Communications Project Manager.

Requirements

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Independently make informed decisions based on data and critical analysis.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals.
• Proven ability to evaluate and optimize team performance and individual contributions.
• Critically evaluates team process and team capacity and drives opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Demonstrated skill in written communication, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, audience-appropriate materials such as briefs, status reports, and leadership presentations.
• Working knowledge of internal communications practices and functions, including channel management and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Demonstrated intermediate skill in organizing and managing multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, with the ability to navigate organizational dynamics and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of independence and judgment in a fast-moving environment with evolving scope.
• Ability to anticipate problems, surface issues proactively, and propose solutions before they escalate.
• Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to facilitate working sessions, coordinate stakeholder input, and drive group processes toward clear outcomes.
• 4-6 years of experience in internal communications, organizational engagement, or related field, with demonstrated progression into strategic or leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, organizational studies, or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, defined deliverables, and accountability for timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of digital workplace platforms, intranet ecosystems, or enterprise content management systems, including hands-on experience with the aggregator/hub platform landscape.
• Ability to design and maintain operational frameworks such as governance documents, editorial standards, or communications playbooks.
• Skilled in building dashboards or reporting tools that surface engagement data across multiple channels in a consistent, accessible format.
• Experience working within a communications or public relations function.
• Experience developing written communications for internal audiences.
• Experience building or contributing to communications governance frameworks or operational workflows.
• Experience with Google-Suite.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional communications project coordination and serving as the primary liaison between the Internal Communications team and internal partners across the organization.
• Supporting communications project management.
• Coordinating stakeholder listening efforts.
• Developing a smarter communications metrics framework.
• Supporting governance for our digital workplace, so that these elements work together as a cohesive, data-informed, strategic communications system.

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• floating holidays prorated depending on start date
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level