Strategic Communications Project Lead

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Strategic Communications Project Coordinator to support the Strategic Communications, Marketing & Engagement team on complex projects. The role shoulders project intake, tracking, communications, and workflow processes, ensuring clarity of timelines and deliverables across sponsors and partners.

The ideal candidate brings at least a bachelor's degree and two years in a related field, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience; valid Florida driver's license.
• Experience in development, fundraising, alumni relations or higher education environment preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and monitor the production of communications, marketing projects and events involving clients/project sponsors.
• Coordinate talent and resources of the communications and marketing team to meet objectives.
• Prioritize and organize multiple assignments and deliverables, and manage workflows under tight deadlines.
• Update and maintain the project management system and track timelines and budgets.
• Serve as liaison between SCME and Advancement partners; communicate scope, milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Customer service

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Donor databases

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Strategic Communications Project Coordinator to support the Strategic Communications, Marketing & Engagement team on complex projects. The role shoulders project intake, tracking, communications, and workflow processes, ensuring clarity of timelines and deliverables across sponsors and partners.

The ideal candidate brings at least a bachelor's degree and two years in a related field, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, and