| Department: |
Student Affairs Communications and Marketing
The Student Affairs Communications and Marketing department works to elevate the awareness of our vibrant campus life, advance our division's shared story, cultivate student talent and development, and develop shared practices for technology and digital environments.
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| Position Overview: |
Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs Creative Services, the PM is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on message, time, and budget in a way that supports the mission of the Division of Student Affairs, including student engagement, a sense of belonging, and supported university initiatives. The project manager will also provide consultation for design and production requests submitted by campus partners, ensuring the projects' success.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $57,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
- Primary responsibilities/duties of the position.
- Provide consultation and manage the discovery process for all design requests and production submitted to the studio.
- Manage and develop project blueprints in the project management platform to include onboarding new users, project plans, deliverables, timelines, budget, and project updates.
- Set and monitor production schedules for submitted projects.
- Work with the design team to identify user needs and create a strategy for templates and digital assets.
- Collaborate on creative or project brief development with members of the marketing and creative services teams.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree preferably in business administration, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
Experience Required:
- Two years of project management experience including experience with project management tools, methodologies, or software.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while adhering to deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Experience Preferred:
- Four to five years of project management experience including experience with project management tools, methodologies or software.
- Project management certification.
- Experience working within a marketing or creative services department.
- Proficiency in WordPress, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary starts at $57,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |