Communications Program Manager

Salary is determined based on experience and the Foundation’s structured pay bands, which include steps for growth and performance. Please see the “Pay” section for more details.

Priority Application Deadline

February 3, 2026

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

Step 1: $66,164 - $79,397

Work Location

Hybrid / On-site

About the Position

The Communications Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects for the Communications team, with a primary focus on delivering end-to-end support for specific, high-priority programs and initiatives. This includes gathering stakeholder requirements, coordinating team resources, and managing timelines and milestones to ensure the successful completion of complex program deliverables and assets. In addition to overseeing assigned programs, the Communications Program Manager partners closely with the Senior Communications Project Manager to support broader project management and operational efforts across the Communications team.     

What You’ll Be Doing

Project & Program Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs, including Ignite Magazine, Research Content Series, and key Doernbecher, Annual Giving, and Grateful Patient and Family initiatives, providing end-to-end program support to ensure communications assets are delivered on time and in alignment with program objectives

• Manage communications project requests in collaboration with the Senior Communications Project Manager, including responding to intake requests, gathering requirements from stakeholders, assigning and tracking work across the Communications team, monitoring progress, and ensuring final delivery

• Facilitate program and project governance by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and distributing meeting notes and updates to stakeholders

• Coordinate with external vendors and partners—such as creative freelancers, printers, and agencies—to manage workflows and ensure deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and program goals

• Support quarterly project reporting and dashboard development to provide visibility into project status, risks, and outcomes 

• Collaborate closely with pods and cross-functional teams to develop initiatives, identify risks and dependencies, and surface opportunities across multiple concurrent projects 

Operations Support

• Support Communications department operational initiatives, including the project management software implementation and rollout, process documentation and improvement, intake optimization, and organization and maintenance of Communications files and folders on SharePoint 

Who You Are

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

• Process-oriented mindset, with experience improving workflows and operational efficiency

• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to anticipate and respond to team and stakeholder needs

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate professionally and diplomatically with colleagues and partners at all levels, including OHSUF staff, University partners, donors, and vendors

• Self-directed and accountable, with the ability to take initiative and follow through on commitments 

• Culturally responsive and inclusive, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing OHSUF’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Required Experience

• 3+ years’ experience with project or program management

• Experience implementing, leveraging and/or maintaining project management processes and systems  

• Experience working on marketing, communications, or other creative projects, i.e. collateral for digital channels, collateral for events, proposals, campaigns 

Preferred Experience

• Experience using project management software   

• Experience using SharePoint

We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply. 

Working Conditions

• Flexible and off-site working hours occasionally necessary to accommodate reactive deadlines and project needs 

• Prolonged use of computer 

Pay

Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee’s experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

Benefits

The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);
• 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;
• Professional development dollars for each employee;
• Hybrid work allowance and much more!

Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.

Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska and Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). 

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