Job Description

1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.



Required Skill/ability 1: Proven experience (5+ years) in graphic design project management or a similar role. Strong understanding of graphic design principles, processes, and best practices.



Required Skill/ability 2: Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients.



Required Skill/ability 3: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Teams, Trello and Airtable) and Adobe Creative Suite.



Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Understanding of print production and web design processes is essential.



Required Skill/ability 5: Previous experience supervising creative professionals.



Preferred Education: Previous experience working in a creative agency or design studio and experience in copywriting, editing and proofreading is a plus.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Manager 3



University Job Title: Creative Design Project Manager



Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Previous experience working in a creative agency or design studio and experience in copywriting, editing and proofreading is a plus.

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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