Project Manager - Office of University Relations
About The Position
Responsible for leading and delivering marketing and communications projects from initiation through completion, with a strong focus on strategy, organization, and collaboration. Oversees complex, high-visibility initiatives by defining project scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, while managing workflows and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Coordinates closely with internal teams, campus partners, and external stakeholders, proactively identifying and resolving risks, and continuously improving processes and project management practices. Acts as the primary point of review for project requests, ensuring efforts support broader organizational goals, and provides consistent updates to leadership. Oversees departmental budget; participates in planning and committee work; and represents University Relations across campus initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least five years of combined experience in higher education, marketing, communications or project management
- Strong understanding of project management concepts and tools, MarComm roles, and complex budgeting
- Familiarity with Agile basics
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience managing a broad portfolio of MarComm projects
Responsibilities
- Leading and delivering marketing and communications projects from initiation through completion.
- Defining project scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Managing workflows and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Coordinating closely with internal teams, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
- Proactively identifying and resolving risks.
- Continuously improving processes and project management practices.
- Acting as the primary point of review for project requests.
- Providing consistent updates to leadership.
- Overseeing departmental budget.
- Participating in planning and committee work.
- Representing University Relations across campus initiatives.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
