Part Time Project Manager

Education Project Manager | Part Time, Contract

Location: Remote | AZ, CA, CO, FL, NY, TX, & VA

Target Salary: $29 - $32 / hour

Target fill date: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is seeking an Education Project Manager for a part time, contract position to support the Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, Dean of Art + Design, and Dean of Academics. This role will collaborate closely with all three deans and the Provost to ensure administrative tasks are efficiently managed as new academic programs are developed and launched. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicative, and experienced in managing multiple priorities within an educational environment. Responsibilities include coordinating timelines and deliverables, facilitating communication between academic leadership and departments, providing administrative support such as scheduling and documentation, and identifying solutions to keep projects on track. The Education Project Manager will also assist with program development logistics and contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Previous project management experience in higher education is preferred, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This part-time contract role is remote-friendly and offers the opportunity to support meaningful academic initiatives during a time of exciting growth at RMCAD.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification and/or training specific to project management (PMP, CAPM, etc.) or 3-5 years pf proven experience in project management in higher education or a creative institution
• Must live in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, NY, VA or TX
• Experience in scheduling, task coordination, and generating reports across multiple departments
• Experience in working with academic leadership
• Experience working with Google Workspace and Kanbanchi
• Previous experience working as a Project Manager in education (K-12 districts, colleges, or state education agencies)
• Ability to manage timelines, budgets, resources, and risks
• Familiarity with metrics, outcomes tracking, and education compliance reporting
• Deep understanding of project lifecycles, scope definition, timeline creation, and outcome tracking
• Familiarity with academic calendars, curriculum cycles, and institutional governance
• Skilled in preparing and delivering presentations for executive audiences
  
  
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Provost and Deans of RMCAD to coordinate and schedule meetings across departments, ensuring alignment with project timelines and key stakeholder availability
• Maintain and manage shared calendars, tracking important deadlines, events, and rollout milestones
• Provide administrative support to Deans and leadership teams during the development and launch of new academic units
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and progress
• Assist in the creation and distribution of internal communications, project updates, and scheduling notifications
• Organize and maintain project files, documentation, and records in accordance with institutional standards
• Track project timelines and task progress to support smooth department implementation and operational readiness
• Support cross-functional teams with clerical tasks including data entry, correspondence, and document formatting
• Anticipate and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, ensuring a smooth coordination of calendars and resources
• Contribute to developing standardized workflows and administrative procedures for newly established departments
  
  
  

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer