Senior Special Projects Manager (Student Outreach and Recruitment)

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Position Summary

Responsible for the production of print and digital materials that impact Dallas College outreach programs. Provides leadership, project management, and strategic planning for effective marketing programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to manage the production, prepares bids and oversee production of marketing and outreach materials; ability to supervise contracted creative service providers including designers, photographers, copywriters and artists.

• Able to produce and edit projects using a variety of production mediums and desktop publishing software.

• Able to maintains Outreach website including events, activities and special programs.

• Able to analyze department practices/procedures and prepare recommendations to create new systems or revise established procedures.

• Ability to provide leadership in team building, problem solving and communication processes at various levels, including but not limited to, internal and external groups and organizations; able to represent Dallas College to external groups to develop and maintain partnerships.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals at varying leadership levels.

• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates production of print and digital materials that impact Dallas College outreach and marketing initiatives, including articulating job specifications, media scheduling and determining adherence to style guide standards.

• Collaborates with Marketing team members and District NOW (Networking and Outreach Workgroup) on development of events activities and promotional opportunities.

• Coordinates and delegates specific office functions or projects including the creation of departmental reports.

• Requires in-person interaction and coordination of work with other employees, students, external clients, partners or customers and/or immediate access to equipment, documents, or other information located only in a College workspace.

• Assigns, schedules, trains, reviews, and monitors project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget.

• Mentors and provides expertise to other project team members.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain and generate reports.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher plus six (6) years' experience in marketing or related field or Associate's degree and eight (8) years' experience in marketing or related field.

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.

• Proven experience with the bidding process and budget management.

• Proficiency in a variety of software applications related to graphic design such as Adobe Creative Suite.

• Official transcripts will be required.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to afingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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