Project Specialist (Strategic Marketing and Communications)

Role Overview

The Project Specialist plays a key role in executing integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support the university’s goals of enhancing brand reputation, increasing audience engagement, and driving revenue growth.

What You Will Do

The Project Specialist independently manages a range of marketing projects, including traditional media, digital media, and print collateral, ensuring that all deliverables are strategically aligned, on schedule, and of the highest quality.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Project Specialist serves as both an implementer and a champion of process excellence, modeling the consistent use of project management tools, standardized workflows, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field
• At least 3 years of directly related experience managing projects and relationships in a full-time professional environment
• Experience with Wrike or similar project management tools for planning, configuration, and tracking
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to quickly acclimate to different environments and openness to new processes and technologies
• Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners
• Proven willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them
• Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Strong ability to monitor the work of others, mentor staff, and manage performance through regular feedback
• Ability to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends)

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission
• A generous retirement plan

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