Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Project Manager (Communications)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
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Project Manager (Communications)
Department:
Communications Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Job Title
: Project Manager Location
: Ft. Worth, TX Job Type
: Part-Time, Hourly Department:
Communications Reports To
: Creative Director Date
: 12/10/2024 Last Revision Standard of Christian Commitment The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message. Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context. Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment. Job Description Job Summary The Project Manager facilitates the flow of projects within the Office of Communications by efficiently keeping track of all design projects requested by seminary schools and departments, including evaluating requests, working with Communications staff in execution of approved projects, and working with outside vendors in completion of projects. Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities Manage projects through their lifespan, ensuring clients and the Communications team meet deadlines. Currently, the work includes periodicals, books, social content, print ads, website content, email, and other communications-related work. Work directly with client and Communications team to understand project requests, gather requirements, define objectives, deliverables and delivery dates, plan resources and develop a clear and actionable project plan. Take ownership of the assigned accounts with the internal team and ensure that all team members are clear on roles and responsibilities on each project and held accountable for deliverables. Write clear and detailed project briefs for designers/writers/creative production resources and answer any internal and external questions. Efficiently and effectively manage roadblocks and communicate effectively in difficult and time-sensitive situations. Facilitate meetings as needed and ensure the Communications team receives clear direction for next steps. Prepare the annual Printing and Promotions budget from request submissions from institution wide departments, including researching vendors, gathering estimates for projects, and creating a spreadsheet and reports based on these numbers. Deliver multiple, often concurrent projects: error free, on time or early, on or under budget, all while meeting or exceeding creative objectives and expectations. Work with vendors to secure bids and oversee print production to ensure the final product meets the standards and deadlines of clients and Communications. Facilitate cost center accounting for each project, working with purchasing group and internal approval process for each project. Work with Campus Technology, the Warehouse, Facilities, and outside vendors to provide support for Communications team members to ensure the proper tools are available and in good repair to complete tasks. Perform other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility. Specific Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or a related field is preferred. At least two years of experience in communications-related related fields. At least two years of experience in execution of projects and/or managing the out of coworkers. Experience with or the ability to learn use of Asana project management platform in receiving, assigning, and tracking projects throughout their lifespan. Experience managing digital and integrated campaigns in a creative and production environment. Ability to provide excellent client engagement, including capacity to proactively organize and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships. Experience working in a creative environment and an understanding how to communicate effectively with a creative team. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Self-starter who anticipates and addresses needs before they are stated. Ability to work well with a team. Successful completion of background check, education verification, work verification and credit check may be required. Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity. Valid driver’s license, successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Report (Driving Record). Physical Requirements Employment is generally in an office setting which requires personnel to be able to interact with others by various means of communicate and be able to traverse campus by any mode of personal transportation. Able to climb and lift up to 20 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations. Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation. About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.
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Department:
Communications Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Job Title
: Project Manager Location
: Ft. Worth, TX Job Type
: Part-Time, Hourly Department:
Communications Reports To
: Creative Director Date
: 12/10/2024 Last Revision Standard of Christian Commitment The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message. Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context. Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment. Job Description Job Summary The Project Manager facilitates the flow of projects within the Office of Communications by efficiently keeping track of all design projects requested by seminary schools and departments, including evaluating requests, working with Communications staff in execution of approved projects, and working with outside vendors in completion of projects. Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities Manage projects through their lifespan, ensuring clients and the Communications team meet deadlines. Currently, the work includes periodicals, books, social content, print ads, website content, email, and other communications-related work. Work directly with client and Communications team to understand project requests, gather requirements, define objectives, deliverables and delivery dates, plan resources and develop a clear and actionable project plan. Take ownership of the assigned accounts with the internal team and ensure that all team members are clear on roles and responsibilities on each project and held accountable for deliverables. Write clear and detailed project briefs for designers/writers/creative production resources and answer any internal and external questions. Efficiently and effectively manage roadblocks and communicate effectively in difficult and time-sensitive situations. Facilitate meetings as needed and ensure the Communications team receives clear direction for next steps. Prepare the annual Printing and Promotions budget from request submissions from institution wide departments, including researching vendors, gathering estimates for projects, and creating a spreadsheet and reports based on these numbers. Deliver multiple, often concurrent projects: error free, on time or early, on or under budget, all while meeting or exceeding creative objectives and expectations. Work with vendors to secure bids and oversee print production to ensure the final product meets the standards and deadlines of clients and Communications. Facilitate cost center accounting for each project, working with purchasing group and internal approval process for each project. Work with Campus Technology, the Warehouse, Facilities, and outside vendors to provide support for Communications team members to ensure the proper tools are available and in good repair to complete tasks. Perform other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility. Specific Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or a related field is preferred. At least two years of experience in communications-related related fields. At least two years of experience in execution of projects and/or managing the out of coworkers. Experience with or the ability to learn use of Asana project management platform in receiving, assigning, and tracking projects throughout their lifespan. Experience managing digital and integrated campaigns in a creative and production environment. Ability to provide excellent client engagement, including capacity to proactively organize and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships. Experience working in a creative environment and an understanding how to communicate effectively with a creative team. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Self-starter who anticipates and addresses needs before they are stated. Ability to work well with a team. Successful completion of background check, education verification, work verification and credit check may be required. Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity. Valid driver’s license, successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Report (Driving Record). Physical Requirements Employment is generally in an office setting which requires personnel to be able to interact with others by various means of communicate and be able to traverse campus by any mode of personal transportation. Able to climb and lift up to 20 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations. Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation. About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.
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