Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Position Overview: Carleton College s Division of Communications is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join its highly collaborative creative team. The department develops communications strategies and produces multimedia marketing materials for student recruitment, special events, development and alumni relations, the president s office, and other campus clients. As an integral member of our team, the project manager will work closely with clients and creative staff members from original request through delivery to ensure a high-quality product and client satisfaction. The Project Manager will possess advanced verbal and written skills, analytical thinking, personal organization and interpersonal dynamics, and a clear understanding of marketing communications. Responsibilities: Serves as primary intake manager for college communications projects. Builds strong relationships with and serves as primary contact for clients to ensure that their needs and goals are being met. Completes detailed briefs and clarifies specific requirements of each project. Delegates project tasks to appropriate Division of Communications staff members, ensuring that projects are properly and efficiently staffed. Identifies problems and risks and develops plans to mitigate. Reviews and approves creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and production art, and coordinates client approval. Coordinates project timing, creates production schedules, and sets budgets. Solicits and reviews estimates and quotes from external vendors and freelancers; obtains approval from client. Stays apprised of progress of client projects through communication with internal staff and external vendors.