Marketing and Creative Services Manager

at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Posting Text
Posting Number 
 S00555P
Position Status 
 Exempt
Reporting Relationship(s) 
 Senior Director, Marketing
Supervisory Relationships
Job Summary 
 Within a highly collaborative team environment, this role serves as the project manager overseeing creative services and production of projects. Also serves as a point of contact for campus partners' project requests, vendor scheduling and day-of management. Collaboration and exceptional attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
Salary Grade
Essential Functions 
 As primary project manager, coordinates marketing projects and keeps the office's task management system updated, including day-to-day production functions.
Develops and oversees project process workflow by scheduling project kickoff and status meetings, setting internal deadlines, and keeping project schedules up to date.
Manages and maintains vendor relationships and workflows.
Serves as lead project manager on University's institutional magazine, Prospect. Oversees timeline, vendor management, content ideas, meeting cadence, etc.
Assists team members with reviewing, editing and proofing and ensures brand brand-alignment of projects.
Supports University events through the coordination, production and proofing of event-related marketing materials.
Serves on various committees as marketing department representative for large campus events such as Homecoming, Commencement, Presidents' Ball, logistics, etc.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Supports mission, vision and values.
Other Duties and Responsibilities 
 Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 
 Bachelor's Degree in communications, business, marketing or similar field.
Three to five years of experience in a marketing or related role.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Capacity for managing a heavy workload and balancing a wide variety of tasks.
Ability to communicate and build relationships in-person and through the telephone and electronic media with a wide range of on-and-off campus constituents.
Ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member.
Interest in maintaining high standards and in improving personal skills and abilities.
A demonstrated passion for working in a creative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements 
 Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours
Posting Date 
 05/21/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants 
 Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends a liberal arts education and professional preparation to help students acquire knowledge and skills for enduring success. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Elmhurst College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.