Creative Services Project Manager

Colorado Christian University - College of Adult & Graduate Studies

. Serve as project manager for university design and digital media projects on a temporary basis .

Posted 10/27/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $27 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for digital and print design projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards. Proficient in fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

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Project ManagementHigher Education KnowledgeMarketing CommunicationsTime ManagementWriting and Editing Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationDigital Asset ManagementPrint SpecificationsDesign PrinciplesCopywritingProofreadingInternet-Based ResearchBudget ManagementVendor InvoicingCreative Content Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailStrong Work EthicSelf-MotivationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCreative Services SoftwareDigital Media PlatformsPrint Production ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

CommunicationsMarketingDigital MediaPrint DesignChristian EducationEvangelical PrinciplesBrand StandardsStakeholder EngagementAP StyleUniversity Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as project manager for university design and digital media projects on a temporary basis
Coordinate and manage project aspects to deliver high-quality print and digital design projects on time, within scope, and within budget
Communicate project details with relevant stakeholders and manage communication/creative content
Foster relationships with university clients and stakeholders
Oversee creative projects from concept through production, ensuring deliverables reflect CCU's mission, values, and brand
Serve as primary contact for internal clients engaging Creative Services
Meet regularly with the Art Director to assess work orders, prioritize projects, and assign work based on scope, expertise, availability, impact, and urgency
Manage timelines and deliverables from initiation to completion
Track milestones, monitor deadlines, and send reminders and updates
Assist designers with obtaining print quotes from third-party vendors
Collaborate with designers and clients on print specifications, including paper, production, finishing, quantity, and printing needs
Oversee print project invoicing with vendors, university accounting, and internal clients
Participate in Creative Services meetings and support consistency across digital, print, and multimedia platforms
Execute tactical and ad hoc assignments independently with limited supervision
Collaborate with designers on departmental initiatives, client meetings, and side projects
Communicate and enforce brand standards and institutional processes
Coordinate complex print and digital projects while balancing deadlines, resources, and objectives
Serve as a subject matter expert in the university's digital asset management system, ensuring organization, retrieval, and governance of branded assets
Complete additional projects assigned by leadership and assist with departmental administrative needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, is required
Outstanding time-management and organizational skills
Professional knowledge of higher education
Understanding of marketing communications in print, digital, and social media environments
Willingness to learn style rules, including Associated Press (AP) style
Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships with internal clients, designers, project managers, vendors, and other staff
Strong work ethic; self-motivated; able to work independently and with teams
Strong attention to detail, organization, quality, multitasking, and customer service
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, general design principles, and internet-based research
Creativity and prior experience in communications, copywriting, or another marketing role requiring daily collaboration with graphic designers and other creative talent
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and interviewing skills
Ability to work under tight, immediate, and changing deadlines while maintaining brand and quality standards
Ability to work with multiple clients and meet high professional standards
Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a personal relationship with Christ
Ability to communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles in the workplace
Strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University
Regular attendance and meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church
Knowledge of the Word of God and passion for Christian education
Traditional evangelical Christian lifestyle compatible with CCU's Statement of Faith and Strategic Priorities
Must reside and work legally in the United States; all work must be performed within the United States
May occasionally need to walk, stand, sit, reach, balance, stoop, speak clearly, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities
May occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
May be required to participate in campus activities and events during evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay and benefits discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process
Opportunity to participate in university activities and events throughout the year, including campus activities
Faith-friendly, convictionally Christian work environment
Opportunity to live out one's calling and help equip students for kingdom work