Creative Services Manager (Project Manager)

Creative Services Manager (Project Manager)

Job ID : 320652

Location : District Support Services Cntr

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$63,159.00 - $82,108.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options :

• 20 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store : Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program :
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
• Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
• Pre-Retirement Events
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

The Creative Services Manager will work closely with District Marketing and Communication leadership to develop and execute creative strategies that drive student engagement and enrollment growth.

In this position, the Creative Services Manager will oversee the creative direction and services for District Marketing's advertising, recruitment, and promotional materials.

This role involves developing creative materials, leading a team of designers, and collaborating with cross-functional and creative professionals to ensure all creative output aligns with the system's house of brands, which includes a portfolio of 11 distinct brands.

Essential Functions

50% - Design and Create : Develop, lead, and support the creation of innovative concepts and deliverables. Manage projects from conception to completion, providing graphic design services, and ensuring timely delivery.

Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and agencies as needed. Ensure all creative materials are consistent with the brand.

30% - Planning : Develop and implement creative strategies that align with MarComm's overall goals and objectives. Collaborate with key stakeholders, leadership, and college teams to understand campaigns, initiatives, and project requirements, ensuring effective support for creative development.

20% - Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals. Provide guidance and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality creative output.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Assist with brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, public relations, communication, business, graphic design, or related field and at least two (2) years of experience providing journey level creative services management coordination.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Five (5) or more years of experience in advertising and marketing, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work across various media and multi-channel digital platforms.

B. Five (5)or more years of experience in design execution for campaigns, initiatives, and projects, with responsibility for producing creative assets across various media formats.

C. Five (5) or more years of experience in graphic design and utilizing creative design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and familiarity with project management tools.

D. Five (5) or more years of experience managing a team, working with multi-level organizational leadership and cross-functional teams, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

E. Outstanding communication skills and experience in developing and editing high-quality written materials, including advertisements, client communications, and reports.

F. Master's Degree in a related field.

Special Working Conditions

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications :

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving : https : / / www.

maricopa.edu / about / careers / application-information#mvd

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• May require prolonged periods of standing, sitting and viewing a computer screen.
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs.

Working Conditions : Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment but may be required to be out in the elements as needed.

May require evenings or weekends.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month / year format (e.g., 09 / 07 to 10 / 11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and / or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review Friday, October 11, 2024

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination.

Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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