Communications Project Manager

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a Communications Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and coordination of communications, marketing and event projects for the College of Agriculture Dean’s Office.

The role on-site requires experience arranging timelines, briefs, stakeholder communications and vendor coordination to deliver high-quality, strategic communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and seven years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a communications-related field.
• Experience developing project plans and timelines.
• Experience in a communications/marketing environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the planning and execution of communications, marketing and event projects.
• Manage project intake and develop creative briefs.
• Establish timelines and coordinate recruitment and stakeholder communication.
• Serve as central contact among college leadership, staff, partners, vendors and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Brand management

Video production

SEO

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Web design

Job description

About This Role

The purpose of the Communications Project Manager is to administer activities associated with the planning and execution of communications, marketing and event projects for the College of Agriculture Dean’s Office. This position will manage project intake, develop creative briefs, establish timelines, coordinate recruitment and stakeholder communication needs, and ensure projects move efficiently from request through completion. The Communications Project Manager will serve as a central point of contact among college leadership, communications staff, campus partners, vendors and contractors while supporting the delivery of high-quality, strategic communications.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field.
• Experience developing and managing project plans, implementation schedules and resource allocations.
• Experience working in a communications and marketing agency or similar professional communications environment.
• Knowledge of current agricultural practices and the land grant mission.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring organizational brand(s) and ensuring branding consistency.
• Experience with multi-platform communications, including video production and editing; audio production and editing; photography; desktop publishing using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with social media tools, web design, blogging platforms, data reporting tools, analytics, keyword searching and search engine optimization (SEO).

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: 10/25/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$28.84-$35.38