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. This role involves developing communications strategies and producing multimedia marketing materials for various campus clients, including student recruitment and alumni relations. The Project Manager will ensure high-quality product delivery and client satisfaction by managing projects from initial request through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary intake manager for college communications projects.
• Builds strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs and goals are met.
• Completes detailed briefs and clarifies specific requirements of each project.
• Delegates project tasks to appropriate staff members, ensuring efficient staffing.
• Identifies problems and risks and develops plans to mitigate them.
• Reviews and approves creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and production art, coordinating client approval.
• Coordinates project timing, creates production schedules, and sets budgets.
• Solicits and reviews estimates and quotes from external vendors and freelancers; obtains client approval.
• 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 in a senior capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with 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 with diverse talents and personalities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with humor, tact, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an education or nonprofit setting.
• Project management certification.

Benefits

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