Posting Number: S15673P
Working Title: Project Manager
Department: MarComm-VP Office
About the University of Georgia
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Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Occasional nights and weekends needed.
Advertised Salary: $55000 - $60000
Posting Date: 08/28/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 11/02/2026
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
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Classification Title: Project Management Pro II
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in project management systems, such as Asana
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Strong understanding of marketing and communications practices
- Familiarity with higher education
Position Summary
The Project Manager oversees integrated projects from initiation through completion, leading cross-functional teams spanning integrated media, creative, and marketing. The Project Manager is responsible for project direction, facilitating kick-off and milestone meetings, and ensuring alignment with divisional priorities. This position works closely with the Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff and the Senior Portfolio Manager to set checkpoints, allocate resources, and develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans that achieve the division’s mission and strategic goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands
- Familiarity with digital communications platforms, content management systems, and project management tools
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Physical Demands
Work in standard office environment
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card? : No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Manage marketing and communications projects from intake through completion.
- Develop project timelines, work plans, and production schedules.
- Coordinate workflows among writers, designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, and stakeholders.
- Monitor project status, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure deadlines are met.
- Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with leadership and project teams to set agendas that establish effective and efficient use of time and resources to support institutional priorities.
- Ensure regular reporting of outcomes to supervisor for the purpose of analytics and strategic planning.
- Work closely with senior integrated directors to ensure project goals are being met and that division resources are being appropriately utilized.
- Attend weekly editorial, production and content planning meetings to further understanding of division workload and bandwidth.
- Participate in internal reviews of assets prior to sharing/presenting.
- Develop and refine workflows that improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Manage approval processes with project partners and stakeholders.
- Use cloud-based application software tool to efficiently organize and plan project workflows and task assignments. Stay current with tools and systems to ensure maximum efficiency.
Percentage of time: 70
Process Improvement and Operational Support:
- Partner with the Strategic Institutional Initiatives team and the Operations team to support the refinement and standardization of workflows and project management practices
- Maintain project templates, documentation standards, and reporting processes.
- Contribute to post-project reviews and retrospectives to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
Percentage of time: 15
Strategic Initiatives Support:
- Serve on cross-university committee, providing strategic input and identifying committee needs that require MarComm support. Confidently communicate and collaborate with campus communicators, consultants, and senior administrators.
- Assist division leadership with projects and initiatives as needed.
- Contribute to department teams and committees and participate on UGA teams and projects as needed
Percentage of time: 10
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time: 5
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Brittney Wurdeman
Recruitment Contact Email: [contact details available in the full listing]
