Project Manager

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Position Information



Position Type Civil Service Classification Title Marketing Associate Position's Functional Title Project Manager Position Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Position Summary
Governors State University is seeking to hire a Project Manager to be responsible for the intake and completion of all marketing projects, including but not limited to print collateral, web updates, social media requests, and e-blasts. This role serves as the liaison to both internal clients and external vendors, working to meet institutional needs within time and budgetary requirements. They will report on project status/ workload and provide timely communication between relevant departments. The Project Manager works to meet desired client outcomes by creating recommendations for collateral. They obtain quotes from vendors, ensure that Procurement processes are met. Additionally, this role also works with the Offices of Procurement and Accounts Payable to maintain bookkeeping for marketing and advertising expenditures.

Essential Responsibilities:
25% Serves as primary liaison to graphic design team and web team for university-wide project requests and completion, including task assignments and follow-through.
20% Reviews and edits and create content requested for projects, brand voice/tone, and audience messaging. Coordinates marketing team calendar.
15% Monitors and reports status of projects both at the overall view and to individual departments.
10% Works with web, social media, and editorial team members to maintain content calendar.
5% Continuously updates external marquees and internal monitor screens to provide fresh and relevant information.
5% Communicates with print shop and external vendors to obtain quotes and provide deliverables.
5% Maintains bookkeeping including but not limited to invoices for advertising and marketing expenses.
5% Attends select university events and provides support as needed.

Starting Salary: $55,245.94.
(This is a non-unionized position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on Education and Experience exceeding the minimum qualifications).

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/ .

Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED : COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE EARNED DEGREE AND CONFERRED DATE MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS POSITION (See “Special instructions to applicants” section below).

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, computer science, business administration, public relations or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience in graphic design, project management, marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area

Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

EXAM TYPE : CREDENTIAL ( YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COME IN FOR THIS EXAM )

For more information about this classification, visit: www.sucss.illinois.gov Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, and communications.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of graphic design, marketing and communications or higher education experience.
• Experience in marketing project management.

Posting Date 09/29/2022 Closing Date 10/09/2022 Open Until Filled No Posting Number CS0724P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/7667 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT :
For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:
1: All College/University Transcripts.
2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details)
3: Cover Letter
4: Resume
5: A list of three Professional References

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT :
Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS :
This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS :
Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:
1: Department of Defense – DD214/DD215
2: National Guard – NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Must be received by the closing date of this posting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Are you a resident of the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Have you completed the entire application including beginning and end dates of employment, full time/part time status, and percentages?
   • Yes
   • No
5. Have you attached a copy of your college/university transcript which verifies your earned degree and conferred date?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of Three Professional References
4. College/University Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Veteran’s/Military Preference Points Documentation
2. Other
3. Other2
4. Other3