Project Manager with the Office of Communication

Project Manager with the Office of Communication
University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 6578
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Full/Part Time: Full Time
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Staff Posting Details
Appointment: Regular, full-time, (1.0) FTE.

Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams toward the execution of various marketing and communications solutions designed to meet strategic goals. The individual in this role will work closely with the Director of Marketing Operations to ensure that project briefs are clearly developed and projects are produced in the most efficient and effective way while maintaining the highest level of quality. The Project Manager will also assist in the monitoring and analyzing of the flow of work in the Office of Communications and standardizing the operations process to create a seamless experience for all participants. This role requires a high level of organization, the ability to advance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, and strong attention to building relationships with campus and external partners through strong interpersonal communication and project management skills.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Manage and help develop production workflow of design team, copywriting, video production, and web development. Establish and maintain standards for production processes and timelines for teams working on content development and production. Oversee projects from creation to implementation across multiple teams: copy writing, design, site development, email marketing, social media, and more. Manage the process of updating the promotion of campus events. Ensure up front that project requirements are received and understood, and that projects are delivered on time, meet strategic objectives, and fall within approved scope parameters. Schedule and facilitate multiple weekly meetings including creative team stand-ups, project kick-offs, creative approvals, and issue resolution. Works closely with the creative team to discuss project status and priorities, resource bandwidth concerns, and preparation for creative approvals. Establish and manage relationships with campus and external partners. Remain current in the profession through various professional development activities. Keep current with audience preferences and proactively bring forward creative approaches and ideas.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in addition to 3+ years demonstrated experience as a project/client manager working within a marketing/creative department or agency. 3+ years demonstrated experience concurrently managing multiple medium- to large-scale and more complex cross-divisional, multi-channel print and digital projects in a fast-paced marketing department. 3+ years working with creative teams, including design, copy, production, and photo/video. 3+ years' demonstrated experience assisting with process improvement efforts and implementing innovative solutions to solve operational challenges. Experience working with a structured project management methodology and system (such as Asana) preferred. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, able to flex style and work with all levels within the organization from individual contributors to executives. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience working with content management systems, such as Drupal, a plus.

Compensation and Benefits: Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits

Application Deadline: Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

Resume Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

Diversity Statement:

We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA



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