Communications Project Manager - Boston, United States - Harvard University

Harvard University

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Boston, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Communications Project Manager is the primary lead on all Web Design, Marketing, and Communication strategies within one of the largest academic departments at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This role has a broad scope which requires an attention to detail, effective organization of tasks and projects with overlapping/competing deadlines, a customer service approach to working with all stakeholders, and strategic thinking to improve our current communications strategy. The Communications Project Manager joins the team as we begin a Schooldriven website rebranding and redesign.
Website Development & Management
Internal & External Communications Strategy and Implementation

Position Description

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead website strategy roadmap, content migration projects, and performance optimization
Work with the Department Chair and Director of Administration to shape the communications strategy of the department
Create new websites and pages (no coding)
Train new users to edit their website content
Own design system governance and documentation
Lead department communication strategies including internal and external relations
Lead department research events management and strategy; collaborating with department coordinators on execution
Develop calendar of digital marketing activities, and optimize regularly based on analytics
Lead website strategy roadmap, content migration projects, and optimize web strategy including navigation and site performance. Train new users to edit their website content. Make SEO recommendations.
Maintain a comprehensive monthly marketing analytics report and present to senior management with recommendations for optimization
Work with the Harvard Chan School Communications Office to ensure compliance with established Harvard and Harvard Chan School brand guidelines and that all materials represent the high standards of Harvard University
Seek out the latest trends, tools and best practices in digital marketing outreach that can be applied to current and future marketing campaigns and processes.
Additional support of department communications as needed including tracking new research initiatives in the department to elevate to the school's communications office and Harvard newsletters
Other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE:

This position has a term end date of 2 years from the date of hire with the possibility of extension.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3+ years relevant experience to include large organization websites and communications strategies

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following jobspecific skills and competencies are preferred:
Experience managing information architecture for large websites with extensive content
Experience articulating technical requirements and describe concepts in common language
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or JSON a plus

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
Harvard University requires preemployment reference checks and background screenings.
This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDCrecommended vaccines.

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits
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Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support