Advancement Project Manager

Abilene, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About ACU	ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Title of Position	Advancement Project Manager
Posting Location	Abilene Texas
Department	Advancement
Employee Class	Exempt Full-time
Basic Responsibilities	Manage project workflow system for advancement and strategic communications Manage communication projects and communicate detailed project statuses Provide planning and logistics support to the communication team Cross-train in communication systems to provide back-up and redundancy
Essential Duties	Manage project workflow system for advancement and strategic communications In coordination with the advancement systems analyst work to improve the setup and implementation of software for project intake and monitoring. Develop systems for informing campus partners of the status of their projects. Develop systems to assess projects after completion to identify areas for improvement. Provide regular feedback on progress to Assistant Vice President of Advancement Manage communication projects and communicate detailed project statuses Attend meetings with internal departments and other campus partners to gain holistic understanding of project goals and components. Ensure that all projects enter the project management system creating schedules setting milestones and assigning staff or units (i.e. marketing). Monitor daily progress of assigned projects identifying any potential issues or delays. Proactively communicate with team members to ensure tasks are being completed according to schedule. Post-project analyze success of project and identify any areas of improvement for future projects. Route digital proofs for direct mail pieces to Advancement team leads and officers. Provide planning and logistics support to the communication team Schedule and proactively plan meetings both internal and external related to project activities. Ensure action items responsibilities outcomes etc. are accurately documented and shared with participants and stakeholders following project meetings. Serve as the primary point person for campus partners once the project has entered the project management system. Cross-train in communication systems to provide back-up and redundancy Train in Anthology and GiveCampus for building and sending emails setting up event and donation forms and uploading data from CRM Advance into the system. Keep training fresh by using communication team absences as opportunities to practice those skills on a regular basis.
Professional Development Requirements	Skills Proven experience in project coordination or a similar role preferably in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently Proficiency in project management software and Google Suite Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies is a plus Training Required Advancement email and giving platforms including Anthology and GiveCampus Project management software including SmartSheet and Hive ACU network programs: Workday Ellucian CRM Advance Regular reading in higher education and marketing publications
Qualifications	Professional Bachelors degree in Project Management Business Administration Marketing or a related field preferred but not required Project management and coordination experience of 2-3 years preferred Personal Experience managing multiple priorities Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Detail-oriented and highly organized Ability to display a customer service mindset and manage customer expectations with grace and professionalism
Physical Demands	Work is performed in an office environment; must have the ability to sit for long periods of time (4-6 hours) Endure demands from occasionally variable or extended hours during peak times
Additional Information	ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

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About ACUACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.Title of PositionAdvancement Project ManagerPosting LocationA...

About ACU	ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Title of Position	Advancement Project Manager
Posting Location	Abilene Texas
Department	Advancement
Employee Class	Exempt Full-time
Basic Responsibilities	Manage project workflow system for advancement and strategic communications Manage communication projects and communicate detailed project statuses Provide planning and logistics support to the communication team Cross-train in communication systems to provide back-up and redundancy
Essential Duties	Manage project workflow system for advancement and strategic communications In coordination with the advancement systems analyst work to improve the setup and implementation of software for project intake and monitoring. Develop systems for informing campus partners of the status of their projects. Develop systems to assess projects after completion to identify areas for improvement. Provide regular feedback on progress to Assistant Vice President of Advancement Manage communication projects and communicate detailed project statuses Attend meetings with internal departments and other campus partners to gain holistic understanding of project goals and components. Ensure that all projects enter the project management system creating schedules setting milestones and assigning staff or units (i.e. marketing). Monitor daily progress of assigned projects identifying any potential issues or delays. Proactively communicate with team members to ensure tasks are being completed according to schedule. Post-project analyze success of project and identify any areas of improvement for future projects. Route digital proofs for direct mail pieces to Advancement team leads and officers. Provide planning and logistics support to the communication team Schedule and proactively plan meetings both internal and external related to project activities. Ensure action items responsibilities outcomes etc. are accurately documented and shared with participants and stakeholders following project meetings. Serve as the primary point person for campus partners once the project has entered the project management system. Cross-train in communication systems to provide back-up and redundancy Train in Anthology and GiveCampus for building and sending emails setting up event and donation forms and uploading data from CRM Advance into the system. Keep training fresh by using communication team absences as opportunities to practice those skills on a regular basis.
Professional Development Requirements	Skills Proven experience in project coordination or a similar role preferably in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently Proficiency in project management software and Google Suite Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies is a plus Training Required Advancement email and giving platforms including Anthology and GiveCampus Project management software including SmartSheet and Hive ACU network programs: Workday Ellucian CRM Advance Regular reading in higher education and marketing publications
Qualifications	Professional Bachelors degree in Project Management Business Administration Marketing or a related field preferred but not required Project management and coordination experience of 2-3 years preferred Personal Experience managing multiple priorities Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Detail-oriented and highly organized Ability to display a customer service mindset and manage customer expectations with grace and professionalism
Physical Demands	Work is performed in an office environment; must have the ability to sit for long periods of time (4-6 hours) Endure demands from occasionally variable or extended hours during peak times
Additional Information	ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.