Advancement Communications Program Manager - Hybrid

Nashville Public Radio; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington and University Marketing & Communications are hiring a Program Manager for Advancement Communications. This full-time role oversees day-to-day marketing and communications projects that support the university’s philanthropic goals, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Brand Marketing Strategy.

You will lead cross-department collaboration, manage project portfolios, and ensure brand-aligned content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in program management, marketing, communications, development, or related field.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with project management tools, such as Asana and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the University of Washington or a similarly large, complex organization, coupled with a passion for philanthropy.
• Knowledge of alumni relations/development/advancement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, prioritization and execution of development communications initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams for campaigns and donor engagement.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Keep stakeholders informed with regular updates.
• Provide strategic project counsel to partners, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Establish project management frameworks and tools.
• Ensure brand-aligned content delivery and organized documentation.
• Monitor performance and report progress for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across Advancement, University Marketing & Communications, and campus units.
• Manage external vendors and freelancers with clear scopes and timelines.

Skills

Experience managing complex projects

Independent work

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Philanthropy knowledge

Alumni relations principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Washington and University Marketing & Communications are hiring a Program Manager for Advancement Communications. This full-time role oversees day-to-day marketing and communications projects that support the university’s philanthropic goals, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Brand Marketing Strategy.

You will lead cross-department collaboration, manage project portfolios, and ensure brand-aligned content.