Project Manager

Position Details Job Title PROJECT MANAGER Position Number 8100040 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Department Name UNIV MARKETING & COMMUNICATION Location Code UNIVERSITY MARKETING & COMMUNICATION Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Project and Portfolio Manager, the Marketing Project Manager is responsible for managing approximately 20-30 concurrent print, digital, and multimedia projects of various sizes. The Marketing Project Manager will collaborate with UMC senior leadership, design and editorial staff, as well as clients from other Loyola University Chicago departments to ensure that projects are executed on time, on scope, and on budget. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Creates project schedules and estimates and revise them as needed. 2. Communicates requirements and assignments to various team members 3. Schedules and attends client and project meetings; generates and follows up on tasks that result. 4. Manages internal and external reviews and approvals 5. Helps prioritize projects and deadlines in order to best meet department and client needs 6. Collaborates with other project managers to lead weekly production/status meetings 7. Assists with forecasting and resource management 8. Regularly reviews and revises processes to improve performance and efficiency 9. Other duties as assigned Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience or terminal degree as defined by department. Qualifications * Minimum: Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing or related area. * Minimum: 3-5 years working in a creative, marketing, or communications environment with project management responsibilities * Proven success supervising large-scale complex projects, leading multiple disciplines in a coordinated effort/program * Strong knowledge of project management best practices and processes, including software * Superior interpersonal, communication, and writing skills * Strong familiarity with integrating multi-channeled communications, including print, online, audio and video, and social media * Ability to multi-task and get things done while working in collaborative, consensus-focused organization Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a Computer Skills Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Internet, and Email Applications. Project Management software preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands Repetitive Motions Working Conditions None Open Date 09/10/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Created: 2024-10-22