Creative Project Manager

Position Information

University Code 19242 University Title Project Administrator 2 University Job Family General Administration ORP Eligible No For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Single Title Scope of Search Regional Working Title Creative Project Manager Position Number 581020 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Development Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities
The Office of Strategic Marketing and Engagement seeks to hire a highly organized and experienced Creative Project Manager to join the VCU Office of Development and Alumni Relations ( DAR ) Communications team. The Creative Project Manager will provide strategic project management, administrative and fiscal support for internal and external projects for the Office of Strategic Marketing and Engagement. The incumbent will manage and track all of the department’s internal and external projects to ensure they are completed in an accurate and timely manner. This position reports to the director of creative content.

General duties and responsibilities include:

● Project manage all aspects of client and internal projects, to include scheduling meetings, planning and designating project resources, setting production schedules, preparing budgets, monitoring progress and keeping all stakeholders informed along the project’s life cycle.
● Use project management software to collect, organize, assign, deliver and archive service requests.
● Develop, manage and steward vendor relationships to ensure projects run smoothly, including procuring cost estimates, coordinating pre-press and production schedules, receiving deliverables and coordinating invoicing with accounting.
● Generate and manage project-specific schedules and creative briefs to effectively monitor and track progress. Work with key stakeholders to acquire necessary information.
● Manage expectations with clients and departmental teams. Develop weekly project status reports, negotiate timelines and ensure that all assets are delivered on time.
● Maintain industry best practices in project management, while regularly evaluating, monitoring and recommending updates to project policies, procedures and workflow.
● Coordinate and execute outgoing print mailings to multiple constituencies.
● Maintain publications archives. Minimum Hiring Standards
● Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications or other related field, or equivalent experience.
● 2-4 years of previous work experience as an account executive/manager, traffic coordinator or project manager, in a creative environment a plus.
● Previous experience using project management software.
● Excellent customer service skills and ability to anticipate client needs.
● Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
● Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a university professional at VCU . Preferred Hiring Standards
● Previous experience using Jira or Wrike project management software.
● Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Professional or equivalent certification.
● Strong knowledge of print and/or web production processes.
● Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines with frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
● Strong grammar and proofreading skills with attention to detail. Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience up to $55,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus Off-site Hours/Week 40 Hours Normal Work Days/Hours M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Job Open Date 07/01/2021 Posting will close on or before Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Is this a restricted position? No Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? Yes Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/107436 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to this position?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Enrolled, no degree
2. * How many years of project management experience do you have?
   • 0-1 year
   • 1-2 years
   • 3-4 years
   • 4-5 years
   • 5+ years
3. * Please list any project management software that you are proficient in:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document