Marketing and Creative Services Project Manager Job at NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSI

Job Details

Job Location
Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type
Full Time Staff

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
Negligible

Description

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY MARKETING

Position Summary: This position will serve as a vital member of the Director of University Marketing's leadership team. The Project Manager provides leadership in planning, managing, and executing projects related to marketing campaigns. The Project Manager is responsible for moving strategies/tactics into reality by identifying all the tasks and timetables that need to be completed within a marketing campaign or action plan, thoughtfully delegating tasks to appropriate team members, and ensuring the successful completion of milestones and deadlines. Additionally, the role includes keeping clients apprised of work progress and facilitating adjustments to project charters and scope of work agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Director of University Marketing and internal and external clients to manage the intake, scoping, charting, budgeting, and execution of marketing and creative services projects.
• Track project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to ensure methods align with best practices.
• Manage day-to-day activities for marketing projects, including monitoring workflows, maintaining weekly status updates, and overseeing the Office of University Marketing's work calendar (Gantt charts, social media content calendar, production calendars, and enrollment marketing deliverables).
• Assign and manage project activities between internal resources and external vendors, considering project needs and allocated budgets.
• Develop and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding proofing, approval processes, and project status.
• Oversee end-to-end project invoicing processes, ensuring timely generation, complete documentation, and prompt payment, collaborating with accounting for daily closeouts and maintaining financial integrity.
• Provide administrative support to enhance team efficiency and productivity, including scheduling meetings, meticulously organizing project documentation, streamlining team communications, and offering flexible operational assistance.
• Provide assistance with purchase order creation and submission of invoices via the business office portal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual Abilities: Read reports, create documents, and use a computer system.
• Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
• Dexterity: Grasping, feeling, writing, typing, and using the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
• Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to think critically and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position is a full-time salary position. The Project Manager is expected to collaborate closely with the institution's marketing, admission, alumni, and advancement engagement teams. The Project Manager reports to the Director of University Marketing. The nature of responsibilities makes working in-person and on location with other team members necessary.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Office of Marketing is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Summer hours may vary. Office hours are subject to change as deemed necessary. Occasional work on Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings will be required.

TRAVEL

Some travel will be required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in marketing and communication operations, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering impactful marketing campaigns.
• Possess exceptional organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams to effectively execute marketing and communications strategies.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking skills, adept at prioritizing tasks based on project size, scope, and timeline, while adeptly managing multiple responsibilities and adapting to shifting priorities to ensure project success.
• Extensive knowledge of project management theory and best practices, coupled with a deep understanding of both print and digital communication production.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal communication, fostering positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Proficient in utilizing project management support software, including Office365 Suite,
• Willingness to acquire additional technical skillsets to meet the needs of new and expanding strategic initiatives.
• Supports NGU's mission, core values, and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with biblical models.
• Active in a biblically faithful, evangelical church, preferably one affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 without reservation.
• Affirm the university's Statement on Human Flourishing without reservation.