Part-Time Program Manager, Communications and Initiatives

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Department:

Research Services & Communications

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Communications and Initiatives Program Manager advances American Universitys research mission through strategic communications and collaborative programming. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Communications in the Office of Research and Sponsored Awards (ORSA) the position drives research storytelling visibility and community engagement.

The Program Manager develops and executes digital content for social media newsletters websites and promotional materials to highlight faculty and student research working closely with the Director of Strategy & Communications to implement content strategies and maintain the ORSA website. The role also serves as a primary liaison to centers institutes and labs as well as students leading research engagement programs workshops and events that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and a vibrant research culture with a particular focus on student research engagement and visibility.

Essential Functions:

1.) Communications and Content Development

• Create and produce engaging digital content that supports research storytelling faculty visibility and strategic initiatives across platforms.
• Write edit and publish social media posts web stories newsletters promotional materials and other digital assets that highlight faculty and student research programs and achievements and the work of ORSA.
• Develop visual and graphic content to strengthen audience engagement and improve content impact.
• Ensure all materials align with ORSA and University Communications & Marketing branding tone and accessibility standards.
• Manage content edits and revisions based on leadership and subject matter expert feedback maintaining accuracy clarity and consistency across channels.
• Work closely with the Director of Strategy & Communications to implement the content calendar and maintain the website.
• Support the development and execution of initiative-related communications including promotional materials content and messaging aligned with the ORSAs strategic priorities.
• Serve as a proactive point of contact for promoting center and institute research achievements.

2.) Strategic Initiative Implementation

• Develop and execute objectives and events under strategic initiatives that support and elevate student research engagement education and visibility.
• Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives that advance research engagement visibility and community across centers institutes and labs.
• Design coordinate and execute research engagement programs workshops and events that foster collaboration knowledge-sharing and a vibrant research culture.
• Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen student engagement in research through communications storytelling and strategic programming.
• Maintain documentation of initiative activities outcomes and engagement.

3.) Partnerships and Engagement with Centers Institutes and Labs

• Serve as the primary liaison between ORSA and centers institutes and labs to build and sustain strong collaborative relationships.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of center institute and lab activities initiatives and communications needs.
• Identify opportunities to support and promote center institute and lab activities through communications events storytelling and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the ORSA in meetings events and initiatives involving centers institutes and labs.
• Support the ORSAs participation in university events by assisting with planning coordination and messaging.
• Manage initiative workflows and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
  

4.) Digital Communications and Website Management

• Collaborate with the Director of Strategy & Communications on the development of the content calendar.
• Publish and optimize content across digital platforms
• Maintain and update ORSA website and digital content ensuring accuracy accessibility and alignment with institutional priorities and brand standards.
• Troubleshoot minor content or formatting issues across digital platforms and coordinate with web or IT teams when needed.
• Attend meetings with University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Information Technology.

5.) Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned to support the ORSP.

Competencies:

• Serving Customers.
• Supporting Coworkers.
• Championing Customer Needs.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
• Thinking Broadly.
• Acting Strategically.
• Developing Plans.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 27 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $41.21 - $42.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masters degree or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an academic environment preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with others.

Other Duties:

• 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.

Benefits

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement 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.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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