Project Manager (Marketing and Communications)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 28, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Project Manager (Marketing and Communications)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	RBHS - Clinical Affairs
Overview	The Rutgers Health Office of Clinical and Health Affairs leads and supports a diverse array of inter-professional clinical, health, education, and research initiatives that promote Rutgers Health as a premier academic health system. Working collaboratively with partners from across Rutgers, our clinical affiliates, and other stakeholders, we also advance innovative, strategically important projects and initiatives that ensure an exceptional clinical learning environment and improve the health and well-being of our Rutgers community and New Jersey constituents. To learn more about our office, visit *Clinical and Health Affairs* . To learn more about our patient care activities, visit *Rutgers Health* . To learn more about Rutgers University's COVID-19 efforts, please visit the *Universitywide COVID-19 Information website.* New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Health takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, Rutgers Health includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of Rutgers Health is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives .
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Project Manager (Marketing and Communications) for the Department of Clinical and Health Affairs within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Under the supervision of the Office of Clinical and Health Affairs, the Marketing and Communications Project Manager (Marketing PM) will be responsible for leading the strategy of both internal and external communications to promote the activities and achievements of the Office of Clinical and Health Affairs and Rutgers Health. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Leads the planning and execution of communications in support of high-visibility Office of Clinical and Health Affairs initiatives, including but not limited to Graduate Medical Education, Population Health, AI/Data Innovation and Promotion of Well-Being. Works with teams and leadership from across the Office of Clinical and Health Affairs to fully understand the office's key initiatives and own the full-cycle of the preparation, execution, and measurement of individualized communication strategies as needed. Works collaboratively with communications professionals across Rutgers Health to message effectively and coordinate strategies, and when appropriate with colleagues at RWJBarnabas Health and University Hospital. Writes and edits articles for online, digital and print publications, annual reports and assists with social media efforts, including being responsible for providing digital content (videos, photos, graphics, text) for social media and digital channels. Designs, creates and produces various digital and physical graphics and narrative materials to support and promote the activities of the Office of Clinical and Health Affairs including annual reports, newsletters, advertisements, posters, banners, brochures, flyers for distribution, and PowerPoint presentations for various audiences consistent with brand standards. Assists with conceptual development, marketing and graphics via print and electronically, as it relates to overall image providing venues, impressions and costs, keeping within budget and timelines. Leads event planning and promotion for certain office events and activities, such as Rutgers Day activities. Coordinates video/photographic documentation of events and activities for use across various touch points (website and digital signage).
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	24S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	76242.00
Mid Range Salary	96448.00
Maximum Salary	116653.00
Offer Information	The final salary offer will be determined by several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum of bachelor's degree, in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, or a relevant field. Plus, five (5) years of relevant professional-level experience in communication/marketing. Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Expert knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation software.
Preferred Qualifications	Project Management and Communications/marketing professional experience in a university or healthcare environment highly preferred. At least two (2) years of experience in technical environment with web content and graphic/media design responsibilities is preferred. Knowledge of Constant Contact, Canva, Content Management Systems such as Drupal, and Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat) is strongly preferred
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1177
Posting Open Date	05/27/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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