Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Carleton College - Northfield, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Northfield, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Carleton College's Division of Communications is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join its collaborative creative team. The role involves developing communications strategies and producing multimedia marketing materials for various campus clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary intake manager for college communications projects.
• Builds strong relationships with and serves as primary contact for clients to ensure that their needs and goals are being met.
• Completes detailed briefs and clarifies specific requirements of each project.
• Delegates project tasks to appropriate Division of Communications staff members, ensuring that projects are properly and efficiently staffed.
• Identifies problems and risks and develops plans to mitigate.
• Reviews and approves creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and production art, and coordinates client approval.
• Coordinates project timing, creates production schedules, and sets budgets.
• Solicits and reviews estimates and quotes from external vendors and freelancers; obtains approval from client.
• Stays apprised of progress of client projects through communication with internal staff and external vendors.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of project management experience, preferably working in a senior capacity.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience implementing and day-to-day management of project management platforms, such as Asana and TeamDynamix.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work successfully with a diverse range of talents and personalities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with humor, tact, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward work and clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an education or nonprofit setting, project management certification a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting
• Health savings account with a college contribution
• Generous paid time off package
• Access to many other campus amenities