Job Description:

The Marketing Department at Champlain College is seeking an organized and effective Project Manager. This hybrid work role reports to the Director of Marketing and is responsible for managing multiple assigned projects from initial request through to completion and delivery. The Project Manager is the primary manager of project information with a focus on ensuring that all stakeholders from managers to creatives are involved at the appropriate times, keeping projects moving in a timely, efficient, high-quality, and collaborative manner. Utilizing project management tools and software combined with best practices this key team member provides organization and support.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Project Management & Client Relations
• Manage projects from submission of the initial request, scoping project requirements, creating project schedules, and managing budgets while following marketing department processes and documentation requirements.
• Proactive communication with all stakeholders, internal employees, and external vendors/partners. Effective communication of tasks and timelines to meet deadlines. Identify and bring attention to project scope creep. Collaborative communication in building and maintaining strong relationships while managing resources, renegotiating timelines, and resetting expectations

Budget management & Administrative Duties

• Gather and document project cost and timeline estimates from internal staff and external vendors including photography, printing, web development, creative freelancers, etc. Conduct weekly budget reviews of active jobs.
• Provide administrative support as needed. This may include event project management, cataloging and archiving files/materials, etc.

Requirements:

Successfull candidates will possess

• Strong communication skills
• Proven organizational know-how
• Adaptability and ability to pivot based on project needs

Additional Information:

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

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Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. Recognizing that diversity is both a reflection of our world and a source of rich education, Champlain strives to be diverse and inclusive in ways that reflect the world in which we live and work. All members of the Champlain community are valued as individuals.

Application Instructions:

Application materials must include a resume/CV and a letter of interest (Cover Letter) specifically addressing the desired qualifications. The College seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching or research can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College. Please include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to further this goal in your letter of interest/cover letter.

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