Project Manager, Marketing and Communications

Overview

Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in peoples lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana Universitys campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyones contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, youll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

Job Description

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a successful on-site onboarding period. The hybrid work schedule includes a bank of 60 days / year to be used as remote days on Tuesdays or Thursdays only.

The salary range for this role is $56,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing Operations, the Project Manager collaborates to ensure the operational success of marketing deliverables, vendor partnerships, and project workflows.

You'll work closely with department leadership, marketing colleagues, and key stakeholders to execute marketing plans, monitor project deliverables, and ensure all deadlines are met. You'll manage medium to large projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Typical deliverables for the department's core marketing work will include assets such as videos, websites, emails, direct mail, digital advertisements, social media, event support, and other marketing products.

You will be a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, responsible for understanding our strategies and ensuring projects are executed efficiently. You'll participate in vendor / contract decisions and project requirement specifications to ensure key deliverables.You will also have the opportunity to handle the administrative backend of our project management system by creating intake templates, assigning work portfolios, and managing intake queues. Your success in this role will depend on your organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and clear communication. This includes using our online project management tools to track and report on project metrics, and addressing any issues that arise to minimize delays.

Your ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with IUF and IUAA internal partners and external stakeholders will be essential in driving the day-to-day execution of multiple projects.If you wish to support Indiana University students, faculty, and staff through multi-channel marketing strategies and bring their diverse voices, talents, and needs to the surface for our alumni and donor audiences, apply to join our team today!

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, journalism, or related discipline required.

A combination of education andyears of experience may be considered

Minimum of 2-5 years related work experience in project management, or program management

An advanced degree in a related field is preferred

Experience working with a creative and / or content team

Experience with web content management systems

Experience with products such as Salesforce or other marketing cloud technologies

Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, Basecamp, Trello)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Multi-channel marketing best practices

Understanding of project management best practices

Creative production processes

Vendor and production management

Budget management experience

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong collaboration and relationship managementskills

Demonstrated time-management and priority-setting skills

Strategic thinking and the ability to pivot and change course rapidly if necessary

A high degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently as a proactive problem-solver

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Basic knowledge of audience segmentation practices

Working knowledge of business analytics

Basic understanding of print production and direct mail marketing

Familiarity with best practices in web and email development and design

Additional Information

A cover letter expressing your interest is highly recommended for consideration.We anticipate a November start for this role, though screens may start as soon as September 22nd.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individuals race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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