Job Description

Under the direction of the director of marketing and communications, initiate, plan, manage, monitor and evaluate development marketing and communications projects, with emphasis on project coordination, stakeholder engagement and schedule control.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, manage, monitor, and evaluate all Texas Development marketing and communications projects, using accepted project management methodologies and strong communication with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Develop project plans including management of integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, stakeholders, risk and procurement. Determine project life cycle, budget and schedule milestones and work closely with team members, clients and stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress against plan.
• Collaborate on and maintain master project and editorial calendars for the marketing and communications team. Develop, produce, update and maintain project types and definitions, deliverable timelines and task structures, work hours estimates, and team project reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external designers, photographers, printers, videographers and other vendors to ensure projects are delivered to scope, on time and within budget. Manage estimates, hiring, contracting and payment coordination.
• Administer team collaboration and communication tools including Box, Slack and Asana.
• Assist team with administrative tasks as needed.

General Notes

About UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people.

Learn more about UT Austin’s mission and values, leadership and strategic plan.

Why Join Texas Development?

What starts here changes the world. What starts here starts with you.

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will unlock student potential, recruit world-class faculty, transform health and care, and create a vibrant future for Texas and beyond. With more than $3 billion raised in the past five years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic and growing community of more than 400 team members across the Forty Acres. Like the university we serve, we are committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging along our staff and donor communities. We honor the idea that if what starts here changes the world, what starts here should reflect the world.

Join us and change the world.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Three years of professional experience in project management. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. Proven ability to self-start and self-direct. Proven ability to prioritize, manage and organize multiple projects in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google applications (including Data Studio), Slack, Box and PMIS softwares (Asana preferred). Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Four or more years of professional experience in project management. Experience managing marketing and communications projects, especially in a university or nonprofit setting. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other relevant project management certification(s).