Job Details

Project Manager I - Univ Marketing/Communications

Position Number: 6318706
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Project Manager I - Univ Marketing/Communications

Salary: $47,653.30 - $57,464.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2504398
Closing: 6/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Communications/Chief of Staff

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Manager to join the University Marketing & Communications team. In this dynamic role, you will guide marketing and communications projects from start to finish-managing intake, timelines, and communication between creative teams and campus partners. Working under the direction of the Lead Project Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring that each project stays on track, aligns with UVU's brand standards, and meets the needs of stakeholders across the university.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with structure, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values clear communication and collaboration. As the central point of contact between writers, designers, photographers, and clients, you'll help bring campaigns and creative projects to life while supporting the mission and image of the university. If you're organized, proactive, and passionate about project coordination in a creative setting, this role offers a rewarding way to contribute to UVU's success.

Summary of Responsibilities

Facilitates project intake, kickoff, management, and completion of requests from campus partners. This includes creating clear and attainable project objectives, building project requirements and production schedules, managing constraints of time and scope for each project.
Liaises with campus customers to ensure project satisfaction and positive associations; works with cross-functional teams to cultivate organization and commitment to deadlines between University Marketing and other departments; reviews deliverables prepared by the team before delivering to the client.
Manages project logistics, including collaborating with Facilities, the Purchasing Office, and external vendors as needed, and assisting in coordinating production processes to ensure quality finished products.
Manages efficiency in project initiation, project flow, and project completion and archiving. Assists with project prioritization and escalating projects, as needed. Assists in directing internal processes for archiving projects.
Assists in enforcing UVU branding and graphic standard policies for all materials representing the University.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree and two years of experience related to the summary of duties; or an associate's degree and four years of experience related to the summary of duties; or any combination of education and/or experience totaling six years.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience to the summary of duties; OR a combination of education and experience related to marketing or project management totaling seven years.
Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures and experience working in a collegiate setting; experience working in the marketing/communications industry; experience working in print and production.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools.
Knowledge of printing and production process, including design concepts, printing procedures, and artwork installations.

Skills

Strong project management skills.
Exemplary customer service skills.
Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Skills in record management and file maintenance.
Dedication to detail, organization, and an eye for good design.
Demonstrated relationship-building skills in a business setting.
Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Abilities

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
Ability to be creative.
Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
Ability to thrive in situations that demand high performance under short deadlines.
Ability to manage a production schedule, meet and enforce deadlines, and communicate effectively.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4981123/project-manager-i-univ-marketing-communications

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