Engagement & Annual Giving Project Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a Project Manager for the Engagement Communications and Annual Giving area to plan, coordinate, and deliver communication projects on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. This role will convene kickoff meetings, develop timelines, track progress, and provide status reports while guiding staff and stakeholders through project lifecycles.

A 4-year degree is required; experience in higher education or nonprofit sectors is preferred

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent training in analytical/professional discipline.
• No experience required.
• Higher education or nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics; monitor progress.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies; adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings and provide status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Strong written and verbal comms

Budget and admin support

Leadership and team coordination

Familiarity with comms/tools

Higher ed / nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

The University of Houston System is seeking a Project Manager for the Engagement Communications and Annual Giving area to plan, coordinate, and deliver communication projects on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. This role will convene kickoff meetings, develop timelines, track progress, and provide status reports while guiding staff and stakeholders through project lifecycles.

A 4-year degree is required; experience in higher education or nonprofit sectors is preferred