Marketing Project Manager

Marketing Project Manager – Operational Services and Strategies

Location:

Austin, TX | FLSA Status:
Exempt | 40 hours per week |

Start Date:

Immediately | Salary: $85,000+ (depending on qualifications)

• Translate creative briefs and business objectives into high‑impact marketing plans that resonate with audiences.
• Manage and track multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
• Use Asana to maintain workflows, monitor status, and keep projects on track.
• Protect and champion the University’s brand identity, ensuring all materials follow established standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align marketing objectives with business goals.
• Collaborate across Communications, Marketing and Engagement and functional units to develop effective multi‑channel strategies.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, venue set‑up, vendor and volunteer coordination, and on‑site support.
• Track and report on multi‑channel metrics (e.g., social media, website, newsletters, events), analyze data, and identify insights to optimize initiatives.
• Maintain organized records, standard operating procedures, and department planning documentation to support continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• 5–7 years of related marketing and project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously using project‑management tools such as Asana.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask effectively and work cooperatively with others.

• Experience planning events in higher education or large organizational settings.
• Strong analytical skills and experience reporting on metrics and performance.
• Experience with content management systems such as Drupal or Word Press.
• Experience with email marketing systems such as Emma or Mailchimp.

• Competitive health benefits with 100% employee premiums.
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Defined‑benefit retirement plan with employer matching, plus 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Tuition assistance and extensive free training access.
• Employee discounts and free access to UT Austin libraries and museums.
• Free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws concerning nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status.