Project Coordinator & Marketing Assistant

Grand Rapids, MI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level2+ years expPart time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the project coordination and multi-channel marketing support for a Christ-centered university, aligning campaigns, events, and vendor relationships with brand standards.

  • Project Coordination: Manage timelines, Asana workflows, deliverables, approvals, and cross-functional communication.
  • Campaign & Event Ops: Coordinate print, digital, radio, events, and promotions with staff and Advancement teams.
  • Brand & Vendor Management: Maintain records, review proofs with printing partners, and ensure brand consistency across Cornerstone University and WCSG.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage project timelines and workflows using Asana and other project management platforms.
  • Track deliverables, approvals, and deadlines to ensure accurate and timely completion.
  • Communicate consistently with internal teams, leadership, and external vendors.
  • Maintain organized records and files of campaigns, creative assets, and production schedules.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and project demands.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and ministry goals.
  • Assist in coordinating multi-channel campaigns (print, digital, radio, events, and promotions) with marketing staff members.
  • Collaborate closely with graphic designers on layout preparation and production coordination.
  • Work directly with printing companies and vendors to get quotes, review proofs, and ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Ensure brand consistency for both Cornerstone University and WCSG.

Requirements

  • Experience in Asana or similar project management platform.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail with consistent execution accuracy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated reliability and professionalism.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and pivot as demands shift.
  • Collaborative mindset with a servant-leader approach.
  • Committed to the mission and values of a Christ-centered institution.

Preferred

  • 2–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, and/or event planning.
  • Experience supporting creative teams or marketing departments.
  • Experience with writing and proofing emails and social media posts.
  • Experience working with printing companies and understanding print production processes.
  • Foundational understanding of design principles and brand standards.
  • Familiarity with Christian higher education, nonprofit, or faith-based organizations.
  • Open to students pursuing degrees in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related fields who demonstrate strong capability, professionalism, and maturity.
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Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University is a premier, Christ-centered university preparing graduates boldly to influence the world for Jesus Christ. Our wide range of accredited industry and ministry-ready degree programs are offered nationally online and on campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And our associates, bachelors, master’s and doctoral degrees are taught by faculty experts and industry professionals. The Cornerstone Advantage® integrates a sophisticated and compelling Christian worldview with a comprehensive, market-aligned education and student experience designed to equip every graduate for the society and workforce of the future.

Founded in 1941
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
954 employees (62 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
167.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$126.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.2%
Direct
59.4%
Referral
5.8%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~953

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
40 (4% of company)

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