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Project Manager, University Communications
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26419445 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $71,100 - $99,900 |
Position Information
Reporting to the Executive Director of Brand and Creative Services, the Project Manager will help support the branding, marketing, design, and multimedia communications services offered by University Communications. This position will employ Workfront and other project management tools and best practices to support the timely completion of a broad range of print and digital marcom initiatives, including brand and fundraising campaigns, media relations, e-communications, enrollment marketing, targeted advertising efforts, environmental signage, Canva assets, and a mix of large scale campus events (ex: Homecoming, Highlander Day, and Commencement) and targeted regional outreach events. The position will serve as the first point of contact for all new project requests and, in collaboration with two Assistant Directors of Creative, recommend and track design staff assignments, facilitate project consultations and client communications, coordinate occasional freelance assignments and ad placements, assess/track/manage design team bandwidth, secure vendor cost estimates and help facilitate payments, create activity dashboard reports, and track deadlines/tasks to ensure timely delivery of assets.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. Please note: a hybrid schedule of on campus and remote will be considered. Additionally, the budgeted amount for this position is up to $70,000.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. Please note: a hybrid schedule of on campus and remote will be considered. Additionally, the budgeted amount for this position is up to $70,000.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with Workfront or similar project management systems. | Preferred |
| Experience with Photoshelter or other photography digital assets management systems. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Occasional travel for university-related business meetings, conferences, and/or professional development | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.
Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Ability to master project management software, including time-tracking and analytics reports.
Ability to organize, independently prioritize, and manage a wide variety of responsibilities and projects.
Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
Ability to establish and maintain exceptional client relations and partnerships. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, internal and external constituents and agencies.
Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Strong project management skills, excellent time management, strong attention to detail, and results-driven.
Ability to coordinate work, projects, and services with multiple departments managers/staff, campus partners, and external entities.
Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and/or broad general audiences.
Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Ability to master project management software, including time-tracking and analytics reports.
Ability to organize, independently prioritize, and manage a wide variety of responsibilities and projects.
Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
Ability to establish and maintain exceptional client relations and partnerships. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, internal and external constituents and agencies.
Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Strong project management skills, excellent time management, strong attention to detail, and results-driven.
Ability to coordinate work, projects, and services with multiple departments managers/staff, campus partners, and external entities.
Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and/or broad general audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview