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Project Manager, Office of Communications and Marketing - UTK

Position Number: 6221404
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Project Manager, Office of Communications and Marketing - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2966
Job Category: Communication & Mktg
Posting Date: 05/12/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1345 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks applications and nominations for the position of project manager on the marketing team. This role is critical for the team's success, collaborating across our office and the campus to ensure work stays on track and milestones are met in campaigns, programs, and projects that support the mission of the university.

UT is the state's flagship research university, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, the institution fulfills its access mission through a commitment to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement.

The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the university's reputation. Staff members support the institution's mission and goals, promote its successes and achievements, inform and engage its stakeholders, and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data, best-practices, and emerging trends.

The division comprises several cross-functional teams, employing more than 50 full-time professionals with expertise in design, development, video production, content strategy, feature writing, editing, marketing, media relations, internal communication, and special events.

Responsibilities
The marketing team project manager is responsible for:

Drafting campaign and project briefs with strategic input from directors and assistant directors
Scheduling and facilitating meetings to plan and execute work
Evaluating resources and recommending adjustments as necessary to prioritize projects and keep projects moving forward
Assisting in developing and managing estimates and budgets for projects
Managing the milestones of multiple, simultaneous projects and providing status updates to ensure work stays on track and aligned with strategy, as outlined in the project brief
Coordinating with other project managers and campus partners involved with any projects or campaigns
Gathering results of work and facilitating discussions on outcomes to shape future efforts
Supporting program initiatives managed by the marketing team, including the social media program, digital marketing program, and analytics program
Serving as the project manager for the office's work to support our campus communicators network, coordinating with office leadership to ensure campus partners have the tools and resources they need to represent UT's brand

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of marketing and communications strategies
Solid understanding of industry standard approaches to brand social media, digital marketing, and analytics, or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent writing and communication skills
Exceptional time management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to lead individuals who are not direct reports
Ability to be hands-on with day-to-day tasks, as well as function in a high-level strategic planning capacity
Ability to act professionally and represent the office in interactions with clients, including upper-level administration
Demonstrated skill and strong judgment in managing the university's reputation

Qualifications
Required: Associate's degree and at least 4 years professional experience related to duties and responsibilities, or Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience related to duties and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Salary

The hiring range for this position is MR10. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The university offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans through the State of Tennessee, generous annual and sick leave accruals, longevity pay, tuition waivers and discounts, discounted athletics tickets, and more.

Application Process

A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must apply electronically and submit:

Cover letter
Resume
Names, addresses and phone numbers of three references; a minimum of two references should be current or previous supervisors

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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