Project Manager

Job Summary

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources for successful execution of projects.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate project details with partners across campus and internal Philanthropic Content & Engagement Center teams.
• Ensure resources and availability fit the demand and needs of projects.
• Manage project scope, costs and resources.
• Execute and manage appropriate verification processes and OSUAA approvals.
• Ensure key learnings are effectively communicated following projects in order to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and briefs in order to communicate scope to staff and key stakeholders.
• Adapt to change in project scope during beginning, middle and end of project process. Adjust times and resources accordingly.
• Track project performance in order to analyze success of project based off of short and long-term goals.
• Understand importance of long-term cultivation, solicitation and stewardship process for alumni, family and friends.
• Continually develop leadership and communication skills.
• Attend conferences and trainings in order to professionally develop skill sets.

Success Criteria

• The Project Manager is measured on successful execution of projects in a timely fashion.
• The PM will be measured on the ability to form great working relationships and maintain trust with all project stakeholders.
• Project and campaign completion time will hit targeted dates.
• All projects will successfully execute and project kick-off, brief and debrief.
• Increase in Alumni Engagement.
• Increase in Alumni participation rates.
• Increase in overall donor counts.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• One or more years of organization or working experience.
• Experience with any project management tool.
• Experience in fundraising and/or sales.
• Ability to effectively manage a team.