The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Division of University Communications and Marketing is seeking candidates for a Project Manager position. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Creative Services and serves as a liaison between partners across the University—in particular, those partners focused on student recruitment—and the marketing and creative services team, and is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on message, on time, and on budget in a way that supports enrollment. The Project Manager will also be responsible for providing consultation on requests for design and production submitted to the studio outside of projects planned in partnership with the marketing team and ensuring the success of the projects.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $57,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

• Provide consultation and manage the discovery process for all requests for design and production submitted to the studio.
• Manage and develop project blueprints in the UCM work management tool (WMT). Responsible for onboarding new users to WMT, developing and maintaining documentation for system usage and staying up to date with system enhancements or changes.
• Collect pertinent production information, and build and manage detailed project plans and monitor project timeline based on the standard marketing and creative services work processes. Contribute to developing work processes.
• Collaborate on creative or project brief development with members of the marketing and creative services teams.
• Set and monitor production schedules for the projects submitted to creative services.
• Triage all requests submitted to creative services through the project management tool/form and work with the Director to ensure they are funneled to the appropriate designer, department, or UCM staff member.
• Ensure that projects are moving along on time and on budget, bringing a sense of urgency to the work and ensuring that project participants have what they need to complete their parts of the work.
• Proofread all copy for accuracy, clarity, and University style.
• Work with the design team to create strategy for templates and user needs in the division’s asset management tool.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Graphic Design or a related field
• Two years of project management experience including experience with project management tools, methodologies or software
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Four years of project management experience including experience with project management tools, methodologies or software
• Project management certification
• Experience working within a marketing or creative services department
• Proficiency in WordPress, Google Drive tools, PhotoShop, and Acrobat Pro preferred

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.