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Job No: 503198 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: University Marketing & Comm - 650000
Pay Grade: B - Exempt
Advertised: November 25, 2025
Applications close: December 14, 2025
Position Summary Ready to Manage Projects That Matter? Guide high-impact print and digital campaigns and put your project management skills to work attracting the next generation of students to the University of Dayton.
As part of the Division of University Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Project Manager is a member of a creative team that collaborates closely to support the marketing needs of the Division of Enrollment Management. Through the EM Marketing team, this position is actively involved in work that promotes the University to prospective undergraduate students, including but not limited to high school students, transfer students, UD Sinclair Academy students, international students, veterans and military-connected students, parents and high school counselors.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Project Manager will manage digital and print projects from beginning to end. This includes coordinating the production of materials and ensuring all projects are delivered accurately, on time and within budget.
A large part of this role involves working closely with print production vendors. This position will be responsible for clearly communicating project specifications and requirements, providing final approvals on proofs and ensuring all printed materials meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities also include managing project timelines and communication calendars, coordinating the work of student employees and freelancers, collaborating with both the University Marketing and Enrollment Management teams, and conducting quality reviews of all marketing materials.
Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, University Marketing and Communications is committed to inclusion and belonging. This position assists in authentically and intentionally representing all members of the UD community in our enrollment marketing efforts.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of experience in a marketing project coordination or project management role
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written communication skills with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Experience in higher education or a marketing agency environment
- Demonstrated experience in print production, including working with third-party vendors
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Experience using project management software
- Knowledge of brand and marketing strategy
Special Instructions To Applicants To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing Statement Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
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