Project Manager- Engagement Communications & Annual Giving - (496590

Overview

Department
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Annual Giving
Salary
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Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description
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Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department. May supervise staff, student workers, programs or processes.

• Plan and develop procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
• Oversee program expenditures and ensure adherence to budget.
• Provide guidance to subordinate staff and evaluate performance.
• Prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Review reports of budgets and activities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships and other operations.
• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate policies and procedures.
• May serve as property custodian for the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education
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Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience
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No experience required.

A Project Manager for the Engagement Communications and Annual Giving area is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering communication-related projects on time, within budget, and according to organizational goals. This role is responsible for convening kickoff meetings, generating project timelines, tracking progress against deadlines and providing status reports.

• Project Planning and Management
  • Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
  • Monitor project progress, document progress, and adjust plans as needed.
  • Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Become proficient in our project management software and provide suggestions and solutions.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
  • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status updates.
  • Gather requirements and feedback from clients, executives, and team members.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Other
  • Submit credit card and other expenditures for reimbursement.
  • Prepare project status reports for management.
  • Analyze results and recommend improvements for future projects.

• Project management experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Budget and administrative support
• Leadership and team coordination
• Familiarity with communication and marketing tools
• Higher education and/or non-profit experience preferred

Note: Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.