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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Marketing Project Manager (PSS2), Marketing

Apply now Job no: 499973
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Title: Marketing Project Manager

Institution: Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Department: Marketing 

Division: Marketing & Communications

Reports to: Associate Director of Marketing Planning & Management

Position Summary:

The Marketing Project Manager is a key member of the University Marketing & Communications Team, responsible for coordinating, managing, and executing various innovative marketing and communications projects, ensuring alignment and continuity between stakeholders in multiple departments. The Marketing Project Manager will work closely with marketing leadership, creative, digital, web, communications, and research teams, and external vendors to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the University's strategic goals. 

Reporting to the Associate Director of Marketing Planning & Management, the Marketing Project Manager is responsible for marketing project intake, organization, communication, troubleshooting, and alignment. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Document and assign incoming project requests, coordinate, and clarify strategic requirements, and ensure the team has all the information needed to accomplish a task or project.

  • Coordinate the scheduling, facilitation, and documentation of project kickoff and status meetings.

  • Help ensure accurate and consistent use of quality and brand standards for all marketing materials.

  • Facilitate the approval process for project deliverables.

  • Utilize best project management practices to intake all project plans and relevant supporting details into project management software. 

  • Develop detailed project plans, collaborating with project team members and stakeholders to document timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to support the execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track and within budget.

  • Facilitate project kick-off meetings, status updates, and post-project evaluations to ensure all team members are informed and aligned.

  • Utilize project management software to organize tasks, manage timelines, and collect deliverables, ensuring all project activities are documented and accessible.

  • Collaborate with creative, content, and digital marketing teams to ensure that all project elements are coordinated and integrated effectively.

  • Provide regular updates and reports to marketing leadership on project status, challenges, and outcomes.

  • Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures in all project activities.

  • Continuously evaluate and refine project management processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a marketing or creative environment.

  • Proven track record of managing marketing projects from concept to completion, on time and within budget.

  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, Wrike).

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Exceptional listening and comprehension skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

  • Ability to anticipate challenges, problem-solve proactively, and make decisions under pressure.

  • Demonstrated successful management of multiple team projects with varied timelines, sometimes on tight deadlines.

  • Laser-sharp attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

  • Experience in higher education or a related industry.

  • Familiarity with digital marketing, content creation, and brand management.

  • Experience working with creative teams, including designers, writers, and digital marketers.

  • Experience working in a marketing agency.

  • Understanding of marketing analytics and performance metrics.

About Rowan University

Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a public research institution ranked among the top 100 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 23,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of health care, engineering, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and the development of public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Rowan is one of only two public universities in the nation to offer the M.D. and D.O. medical degrees. In 2025, the university will welcome its first class of students seeking the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. 

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 23,000 students. With eight colleges and nine schools, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of health care, engineering, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Rowan has earned national recognition for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships. One of two public universities in the nation to offer M.D. and D.O. degree programs, Rowan is developing New Jersey’s first veterinary medical school.

A Visionary Mission for Student Learning, Research Excellence, and Service

Rowan University will become a new model for higher education by being inclusive, agile, and responsive, offering diverse scholarly and creative educational experiences, pathways, environments, and services to meet the needs of all students; maintaining agility by strategically delivering organizational capacity across the institution; and responding to emerging demands and opportunities regionally and nationally.

Click here for a printable pdf including the Strategic Pillars, Institutional Goals, Operational Values, and Strategic Domains.

This mission statement was approved on June 14, 2017 by the Rowan University Board of Trustees. For information on the development process, please visit the Mission Statement Development webpage.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.