Assistant Director of Project Management

Job description

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Project Management for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, the Assistant Director of Project Management is responsible for the day-to-day execution of projects within Advancement’s Office of Communications and Donor Experience. This intermediate level role will ensure that strategic communications and marketing initiatives—ranging from major fundraising campaigns to promotion of alumni and athletic engagement events—are planned, coordinated, and delivered on time and at a high standard of quality. Successful candidates will have a passion for clear communication and organized project planning and find reward in setting others up for success. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Project Leadership & Execution: Lead weekly project team meetings, including agenda preparation, facilitation, and follow-up tasks and conversations. Use knowledge and understanding of communications specialties (writing, design, web, social, etc.) to coordinate across the team and increase project cohesion,...