Project Manager and Marketing Content Strategist

Project Manager and Marketing Content Strategist

Wright State University

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Project Manager and Marketing Content Strategist

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department: Office of Marketing

EEO number: 26P061

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $60,000

Salary Band: UC S05

Job Summary/Basic Function
The Project Manager and Marketing Content Strategist will assist campus partners in executing their marketing and communication plans for recruitment and retention initiatives and define project objectives and outcomes that integrate with larger University goals. Create marketing copy for compelling, innovative and results oriented materials for a variety of audiences

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, English, or related field
• 3 years of marketing and project management experience, including experience building strategic marketing and/or communications plans
• 3 years of demonstrated writing experience across all communication channels, including print, email, digital, web, and social media
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-client, multi-project environment •
• Proven ability to shepherd projects from concept to completion, enlisting the support and enthusiasm of others in the process.
• Self-starter with strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong diplomatic skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing, english, business administration, business analytics, or related field
• Experience in higher education
• Writing to brand and campaign standards
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and/or project management tool (Lytho, Asana, WorkZone, or other)

Essential Functions and percent of time
50% - Project manager

• Direct projects while meeting multiple deadlines
• Work with campus partners to develop project budget, schedules, approvals, and deliverables
• Establish project timelines, communicate to all collaborators, and ensure projects remain on schedule to meet deadlines and project goals
• Utilize project management tools to facilitate work and collaboration with team members
• Provide strategic guidance in the form of marketing and communications plans.
• Assist in the creative process for various publications, communications, advertising, print, digital, and web projects
• Identify alternate channels for targeted communication of key marketing messages
• Ensure quality and cost controls

40% - Creative writing and editing

• Create compelling messaging across multiple mediums that clearly communicates campus partner and University objectives to appeal to audiences, including headlines, digital ads, print copy, subject lines, web content, social media, and other platforms across campus. Ensure messaging is consistent with current brand and campaign standards.
• Ensure the quality of messaging as it goes through iterative changes.
• Proofread and edit work of other team members to ensure quality control and brand standards.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time
10% - Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human Resources website at July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

First Consideration Date: 10/24/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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