Primary Function: Responsible for leading and delivering marketing and communications projects from initiation through completion, with a strong focus on strategy, organization, and collaboration; oversees complex, high-visibility initiatives by defining project scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, while managing workflows and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities; coordinates closely with internal teams, campus partners, and external stakeholders, proactively identifying and resolving risks, and continuously improving processes and project management practices; acts as the primary point of review for project requests, ensuring efforts support broader organizational goals, and provides consistent updates to leadership; oversees departmental budget; participates in planning and committee work; and represents University Relations across campus initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; at least five years of combined experience in higher education, marketing, communications or project management; strong understanding of project management concepts and tools, MarComm roles, and complex budgeting; familiarity with Agile basics; strong attention to detail and organization; and excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience managing a broad portfolio of MarComm projects preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by July 16, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

The University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 07/16/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.