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Posted : Monday, April 15, 2024 10:43 PM
Job no: 521041
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: MarCom
Union: PSU
Categories: Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, PSU A
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.
The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary The Project Manager manages the workflow of small- and mid-sized creative projects for the University Marcom in-house creative team.
Partnering with several areas of responsibility throughout the Department and the University, this position manages workflow, project scheduling, delivery, and implementation on a per-project basis, maintaining the project management system and facilitation of the project intake process by receiving new requests, completing setup and sharing project details for cross-functional team review.
Essential Functions Collaborates with the creative team and all relevant stakeholders in the defining the project scope and objectives.
Articulates small-midsized projects into detailed project documentation and scheduling.
Implements and maintains project requests and clearly communicating project timelines, consistently.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Marcom and other key departments across campus as necessary.
Maintains strong relationships and communicates regularly with campus clients.
Communicates client feedback, and other updates to the creative team, as needed.
Manages changes to project schedules and budgets Maintains project management system including entering, tracking, building, and closing project plans.
Receives new project requests and completes set up and make-ready tasks.
Manages the department’s fee structure and client billing, working closely with the UR business manager to ensure all invoicing is timely and accurate.
Coordinates campus outdoor marketing initiatives such as pole banners, signage, and other project-specific branding campaigns.
Obtains detailed estimates on marketing giveaways based on best value to the university.
Assists with video shoot logistics and scheduling Undertakes project tasks as required.
Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure) Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field or 5 years’ work experience in project management, marketing and/or communications.
Strong organizational, project management, and workflow coordination skills.
Experience with project management systems (such as Wrike, Asana, Jira, etc.
).
Working knowledge of content management and file sharing platforms (such as OneDrive, BOX, Dropbox, etc.
).
A capacity for a high degree of independent action and initiative, including the ability to establish priorities and manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting defined goals and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team settings with diverse groups of people.
Ability to be “service-oriented”, focusing on customer needs while maintaining University brand standards.
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple complex tasks in a face-paced environment.
Knowledgeable in MS office, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite.
A willingness to learn other skills used in digital design and maintenance.
Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
Excellent communicator with very strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
Work Schedule 37.
5 hours - Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week.
As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information Level 26 PSU Hiring Ranges Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.
To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.
It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Oct 5 2023 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary The Project Manager manages the workflow of small- and mid-sized creative projects for the University Marcom in-house creative team.
Partnering with several areas of responsibility throughout the Department and the University, this position manages workflow, project scheduling, delivery, and implementation on a per-project basis, maintaining the project management system and facilitation of the project intake process by receiving new requests, completing setup and sharing project details for cross-functional team review.
Essential Functions Collaborates with the creative team and all relevant stakeholders in the defining the project scope and objectives.
Articulates small-midsized projects into detailed project documentation and scheduling.
Implements and maintains project requests and clearly communicating project timelines, consistently.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Marcom and other key departments across campus as necessary.
Maintains strong relationships and communicates regularly with campus clients.
Communicates client feedback, and other updates to the creative team, as needed.
Manages changes to project schedules and budgets Maintains project management system including entering, tracking, building, and closing project plans.
Receives new project requests and completes set up and make-ready tasks.
Manages the department’s fee structure and client billing, working closely with the UR business manager to ensure all invoicing is timely and accurate.
Coordinates campus outdoor marketing initiatives such as pole banners, signage, and other project-specific branding campaigns.
Obtains detailed estimates on marketing giveaways based on best value to the university.
Assists with video shoot logistics and scheduling Undertakes project tasks as required.
Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure) Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field or 5 years’ work experience in project management, marketing and/or communications.
Strong organizational, project management, and workflow coordination skills.
Experience with project management systems (such as Wrike, Asana, Jira, etc.
).
Working knowledge of content management and file sharing platforms (such as OneDrive, BOX, Dropbox, etc.
).
A capacity for a high degree of independent action and initiative, including the ability to establish priorities and manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting defined goals and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team settings with diverse groups of people.
Ability to be “service-oriented”, focusing on customer needs while maintaining University brand standards.
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple complex tasks in a face-paced environment.
Knowledgeable in MS office, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite.
A willingness to learn other skills used in digital design and maintenance.
Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
Excellent communicator with very strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
Work Schedule 37.
5 hours - Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week.
As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information Level 26 PSU Hiring Ranges Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.
To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.
It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Oct 5 2023 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
• Phone : NA
• Location : 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA
• Post ID: 9005007760
