Strategic Higher-Ed Marketing Project Manager

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee integrated marketing and communications projects from initiation to completion in the Athens area. The role leads cross-functional teams across creative, media, and marketing, ensuring milestones align with divisional priorities.

The successful candidate will coordinate with senior staff, manage timelines, and deliver strategic communications plans that support the university’s mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with Asana and Microsoft 365 preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing and communications projects from intake through completion
• Develop project timelines, work plans, and production schedules
• Coordinate workflows among writers, designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, and stakeholders
• Monitor project status, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure deadlines are met
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
• Collaborate with leadership to set agendas and allocate resources
• Ensure regular reporting of outcomes to supervisor for analytics and planning

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Digital platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Asana

Microsoft 365

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee integrated marketing and communications projects from initiation to completion in the Athens area. The role leads cross-functional teams across creative, media, and marketing, ensuring milestones align with divisional priorities.

The successful candidate will coordinate with senior staff, manage timelines, and deliver strategic communications plans that support the university’s mission and goals.