Communications Project Manager - Marketing and Communications

Summary of Job Duties:

The Communications Project Manager serves as a member and strategic partner of the Advancement team and provides project management expertise in support of philanthropic, marketing and communication goals. The Communications Project Manager works collaboratively with Advancement Marketing and Communications team members, internal and external collaborators to ensure operations run efficiently by maintaining and refining internal processes, coordinating resources, and implementing effective communications tools. The role will serve as a collaborator and connector to internal and external partners, working proactively to connect, engage, integrate and collaborate. The position oversees project management and assists in high-level assistance in support of strategic goals of leadership and with team-focused areas across the Advancement Division. Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Project Manager embodies the competencies and values of Advancement – Integrity, Service, Leadership, Inclusion, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

At least one to three years professional administrative work experience

Experience in working with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in managing distribution lists and digital communication tools

Experience in a higher education setting

Three to five years of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Experience using Workday and CRM Database Management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written, editorial and verbal skills, with a high level of diplomacy

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite

Excellent organizational, listening, interpersonal, communication, time-management and project-management skills

Ability to meet multiple project deadlines simultaneously and seek other pathways as necessary to achieve success

Ability to keep and maintain confidentiality in managing documents and information

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain high-quality work and meet critical deadlines

Ability to plan and coordinate activities, resources and materials

Ability to be punctual and dependable

Exemplifies superb customer service, trustworthiness, confidentiality, work ethic and discretion.

Highly collaborative and works for success of the team·

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Julia Menke, HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu
Crystal Ellis, HR Recruiter, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.