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Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment
Job Title: Director of Marketing Operations and Project Management
Reporting Relationship: Executive Director of Digital and Performance Marketing
Unit: Central Administration
Department: Marketing-IWU Marketing
Campus Location: Maxwell Center, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: The Director of Marketing Operations and Project Management is responsible for the successful execution of all marketing projects across Indiana Wesleyan University's Marketing team. This individual leads the department's project management function, ensuring every marketing request is properly scoped, entered into the project management system, prioritized, assigned, tracked, communicated, and delivered on time and with high-quality.
This role oversees the Marketing brand manager team and establishes project management standards, monitors department workload and capacity, removes obstacles to execution, and ensures marketing projects move efficiently from intake through completion.
This position also helps maintain university brand standards and provides guidance to internal clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing Operations & Project Management:
- Serve as the operational owner of the marketing department's project portfolio, ensuring every marketing project has a clearly defined scope, complete project information, appropriate prioritization, assigned resources, documented timelines, and proactive follow-up through completion. Hold project owners accountable for meeting deadlines, identify risks early, and ensure 100% of marketing projects are entered, managed, and delivered through the university's project management system
- Lead the university's marketing project management function, ensuring consistent execution of all marketing initiatives
- Oversee the intake, scoping, prioritization, scheduling, trafficking, and completion of every marketing project
- Ensure all projects are entered into the project management system with complete, accurate, and actionable information before work begins
- Establish project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource assignments
- Monitor department workload and capacity to balance priorities across creative, communications, web, digital marketing, and video teams
- Identify risks to deadlines early and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts
- Develop operational processes that improve efficiency, accountability, transparency, and project throughput
- Produce regular reports on project status, workload, turnaround times, bottlenecks, and team performance
Team Leadership:
- Directly supervise two Marketing brand managers
- Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development
- Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, customer service, and continuous improvement
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between university clients and the marketing department
- Meet with clients to define objectives, gather complete project requirements, establish realistic timelines, and manage expectations
- Communicate project status proactively throughout each engagement
- Ensure clients receive exceptional service while balancing institutional priorities and available resources
Brand Stewardship:
- Ensure projects align with university brand standards, messaging, and visual identity
- Provide guidance to clients regarding appropriate marketing strategies and brand implementation
- Coordinate with creative leadership to maintain consistency across marketing materials
Vendor Coordination:
- Coordinate work with outside agencies, freelancers, printers, photographers, and other marketing vendors as assigned
- Monitor vendor timelines and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, or related field
- Bachelor's degree with project management certificate
Experience
- Seven or more (7+) years of progressively responsible experience leading marketing operations, project management, or agency account management
- Three or more (3+) years supervising employees
- Demonstrated success managing a high-volume marketing project portfolio
- Experience implementing or administering project management platforms such as Wrike, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Workfront, or similar
Required Skills
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Proven ability to manage dozens of concurrent projects with competing deadlines
- Strong leadership and people management abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple teams
- Skilled at identifying process improvements and implementing operational efficiencies
- Strong analytical and reporting abilities
- Experience developing workflows, SOPs, and project management standards
- Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Job no: 495158
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment
Job Title: Director of Marketing Operations and Project Management
Reporting Relationship: Executive Director of Digital and Performance Marketing
Unit: Central Administration
Department: Marketing-IWU Marketing
Campus Location: Maxwell Center, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: The Director of Marketing Operations and Project Management is responsible for the successful execution of all marketing projects across Indiana Wesleyan University's Marketing team. This individual leads the department's project management function, ensuring every marketing request is properly scoped, entered into the project management system, prioritized, assigned, tracked, communicated, and delivered on time and with high-quality.
This role oversees the Marketing brand manager team and establishes project management standards, monitors department workload and capacity, removes obstacles to execution, and ensures marketing projects move efficiently from intake through completion.
This position also helps maintain university brand standards and provides guidance to internal clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing Operations & Project Management:
- Serve as the operational owner of the marketing department's project portfolio, ensuring every marketing project has a clearly defined scope, complete project information, appropriate prioritization, assigned resources, documented timelines, and proactive follow-up through completion. Hold project owners accountable for meeting deadlines, identify risks early, and ensure 100% of marketing projects are entered, managed, and delivered through the university's project management system
- Lead the university's marketing project management function, ensuring consistent execution of all marketing initiatives
- Oversee the intake, scoping, prioritization, scheduling, trafficking, and completion of every marketing project
- Ensure all projects are entered into the project management system with complete, accurate, and actionable information before work begins
- Establish project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource assignments
- Monitor department workload and capacity to balance priorities across creative, communications, web, digital marketing, and video teams
- Identify risks to deadlines early and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts
- Develop operational processes that improve efficiency, accountability, transparency, and project throughput
- Produce regular reports on project status, workload, turnaround times, bottlenecks, and team performance
Team Leadership:
- Directly supervise two Marketing brand managers
- Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development
- Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, customer service, and continuous improvement
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between university clients and the marketing department
- Meet with clients to define objectives, gather complete project requirements, establish realistic timelines, and manage expectations
- Communicate project status proactively throughout each engagement
- Ensure clients receive exceptional service while balancing institutional priorities and available resources
Brand Stewardship:
- Ensure projects align with university brand standards, messaging, and visual identity
- Provide guidance to clients regarding appropriate marketing strategies and brand implementation
- Coordinate with creative leadership to maintain consistency across marketing materials
Vendor Coordination:
- Coordinate work with outside agencies, freelancers, printers, photographers, and other marketing vendors as assigned
- Monitor vendor timelines and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, or related field
- Bachelor's degree with project management certificate
Experience
- Seven or more (7+) years of progressively responsible experience leading marketing operations, project management, or agency account management
- Three or more (3+) years supervising employees
- Demonstrated success managing a high-volume marketing project portfolio
- Experience implementing or administering project management platforms such as Wrike, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Workfront, or similar
Required Skills
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Proven ability to manage dozens of concurrent projects with competing deadlines
- Strong leadership and people management abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple teams
- Skilled at identifying process improvements and implementing operational efficiencies
- Strong analytical and reporting abilities
- Experience developing workflows, SOPs, and project management standards
- Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
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Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM locks in the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Make sure your degree field and years of management experience match exactly what the employer will advertise, because discrepancies between your resume and the certified application can stall your I-140 later.
Target employers with established immigration infrastructure
Large project-driven industries like construction, IT services, and defense contracting regularly sponsor Directors of Project Management for green cards. Prioritize employers who already have an immigration counsel on retainer, since they can move from PERM recruitment to I-140 filing without delays caused by onboarding a new attorney.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Director of Project Management openings by employers with active green card filing history. That filters out roles where sponsorship is technically possible but practically unlikely, saving you months of negotiation during the offer stage.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree and five years of experience, the employer will likely file under EB-3. Negotiate upfront whether an advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent experience could support an EB-2 filing, which can mean meaningfully shorter wait times for some nationalities.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete recruitment and file PERM before your priority date is established. The certified PERM application typically takes six to twelve months, so factor that lag into your employment start date and any existing status you need to maintain in the meantime.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wage tiers
PERM requires employers to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before negotiating your offer, because a salary set below Level II or III can complicate DOL certification for senior management roles.
Green Card Director Of Project Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Project Management role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience that the employer treats as equivalent. EB-3 covers the role when a bachelor's degree alone meets the stated minimum, which is more common for employers standardizing job descriptions across large project teams.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status, capped annually, and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and the I-140 filing add twelve to twenty-four months before you can file for adjustment of status, whereas H-1B approval can happen within months.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Director of Project Management position?
Your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign, including print advertising, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Because Director of Project Management is a professional-level position, DOL typically requires a broader recruitment effort than entry-level roles. The employer, not you, drives this process and bears the cost, but you should confirm they have done it before with similar management titles.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for Director of Project Management roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search Director of Project Management openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This surfaces roles at companies that have already committed to the PERM process for comparable positions, which is a stronger signal than a generic 'visa sponsorship available' disclaimer in a job posting. It also helps you avoid spending time on employers who mean H-1B when they say sponsorship.
Can I negotiate the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with a prospective employer?
Yes, and the conversation is worth having before you sign an offer letter. If you hold a master's degree in project management, engineering, or a related field, ask whether the employer will define the role's minimum requirements at the advanced-degree level to support an EB-2 filing. For nationals of countries with significant EB-3 backlogs, EB-2 can mean years of difference in your permanent residency timeline, so clarifying this early is a practical negotiating point.