Communications Project Manager, UA MarCom Communications Manager I

Working / Functional Title

Communications Project Manager UA MarCom

Position Summary

Michigan State University is seeking a communications project manager to join the University Advancement Marketing and Communications (UA MarCom) team.

Reporting to Aimee Klevorn Interim Managing Director of Project Management and Digital Marketing the Communications Project Manager will be responsible for organizing and overseeing projects through intake timeline management workflow development and coordination across teams. This role will focus on ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to delivery while aligning with Advancements strategic priorities.

Team Role

As a member of the University Advancement Marketing and Communications team the communications project manager will work closely with colleagues across Advancement to coordinate priorities streamline processes and deliver effective on-time communications solutions that support University Advancements goals.

Responsibilities will include :

Project Management :

• Lead intake and scoping of UA MarCom projects to ensure alignment with unit goals and resources.
• Develop and maintain project timelines workflows and deliverable tracking.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing short- and long-term initiatives.
• Maintain and share timelines and project updates with key partners and stakeholders.
• Facilitate team meetings and status check-ins to support cross-unit collaboration.
• Monitor progress and adjust priorities as needed to ensure timely high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate and maintain an editorial calendar to align content and creative deliverables across teams.
• Report on project status workflow efficiency and overall impact of deliverables.

Writing Editing and Content Development :

Digital Marketing and Campaign Execution :

Analysis and Reporting :

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism Telecommunications or Public Relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations composing editing and publication production news broadcasting and print media and / or marketing advertising and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and / or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming / technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid drivers license at time of hire.

Desired Qualifications

If you have experience with the responsibilities outlined in this job description or possess transferable skills we encourage you to apply! We seek driven successful fundraisers to join our team and contribute to our ambitious campaign.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Patricia Karam Director of Talent Acquisition at .

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Work Hours

8 am - 5 pm with possible evenings and weekends

Website

Bidding eligibility end date is November 11 2025 at 11 : 55 PM

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1