Project Management Admin

Company: Social Driver
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

About Social Driver: Social Driver is a leading communications and digital agency that partners with top brands, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to create impactful campaigns, engagement strategies, and digital experiences. We believe in the power of partnerships, storytelling, and community-driven solutions to move people and organizations forward. About this Position: Social Driver is seeking a Project Management Admin to provide dedicated operational support to our Project Management team. This is an immediate hire, and we are looking for someone who can ramp quickly and be fully operational within 1–3 weeks. As our team grows and our project load increases, a meaningful portion of PM time is consumed by recurring operational tasks, including Asana tracking, task creation, inbox management, scheduling, and follow-up. This role centralizes that work so our team can stay focused on client relationships, strategy, and delivery. The PM Admin is an operations partner, not a junior PM. You will not own client relationships or make project decisions, but you will be the operational engine that keeps the team running smoothly, proactively, and ahead of problems rather than behind them. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, thrives on systems and processes, and takes ownership of their work without needing to be asked twice. Key Responsibilities Project & Task Tracking — Proactive Follow-Up Maintain the Client Services allocations board, keeping all project entries current (phase, level of effort, client sentiment, completion dates) Run weekly Asana hygiene checks across all active projects, flagging stale tasks, missing due dates, unassigned items, and overdue milestones Proactively follow up with project team members (designers, developers, strategists) on past-due tasks, sending reminders and escalating to the PM if unresolved Monitor upcoming task due dates on a 7-day rolling lookahead and alert PMs to anything at risk of slipping before it becomes a client issue Compile a weekly overdue and at-risk task summary for the Client Services Department Track milestone completion across active projects and flag to the PM when a milestone is approaching or has been missed Task Creation & Project Setup Create tasks in Asana at PM direction, allowing PMs to delegate task creation without context switching Create tasks based on established cadence or workflows when client communications come in (e.g., client sends feedback ? admin creates the revision task, assigns it, and sets the due date per standard process) Structure new project packages in Asana when a new work order is signed, using standard templates Archive completed projects and close out work orders in Asana once confirmed by the PM Maintain and improve task creation templates and standard project structures over time PM Inbox Monitoring & Organization Monitor and organize shared or delegated Client Services inboxes, flagging urgent items, categorizing messages, and surfacing them to the appropriate PM Triage inbound client communications, identifying what requires a PM response versus what can be handled operationally On select projects, when client communications trigger a standard workflow (e.g., content delivery, feedback, approval), initiate the appropriate Asana tasks without waiting to be asked Keep inboxes organized, flagging anything that has gone unanswered beyond the agreed response SLA Draft responses for PM review, where appropriate, the PM sends and makes final decisions, not the admin Scheduling & OOO Support Schedule client and internal meetings at PM request, send invites, confirm attendees, and attach agendas Manage PM out-of-office coverage logistics, including updating project stakeholders, setting up coverage assignments, and briefing the covering PM on open items Help triage inbound client communications during planned and unplanned PM out-of-office periods Maintain a shared PM calendar view of key client deadlines, meetings, and milestones Prepare and send meeting agendas in advance using standard templates Follow up on unconfirmed meeting requests and reschedule as needed Harvest Time Entry Review Review time entries in Harvest on key projects the PM Admin is assigned to, checking for accuracy, correct categorization, and reasonable hour allocation Flag time entries that appear miscategorized, duplicated, or significantly over or under the expected pace for PM review Do not adjust or delete entries without PM confirmation; flag only Provide ad hoc Harvest reporting (pulling budget summaries, utilization reports, etc.) at PM request as needed Templates, Documentation & PM Ops Own and maintain PM templates, including transition documents, handoff agendas, status formats, and meeting agendas Keep the PM playbook and SOPs up to date as processes evolve Document and codify new workflows once approved by PM leadership Compile a weekly PM status summary for leadership, pulling from Asana, formatting, and sending each Monday without PM input required Key Qualifications 2 years of experience in project coordination, project operations, or administrative support, ideally within an agency or fast-paced environment Strong understanding of digital projects, including websites, campaigns, and content production workflows Experience with project tracking, task management, and operational follow-up Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, you catch things before they fall through the cracks Self-starter who can operate independently and does not need to be reminded to complete recurring work Comfortable working across multiple teams and managing competing priorities without losing track of details Proficiency with tools such as Asana, Harvest, Google Workspace, and Slack Strong written communication skills, especially for internal coordination and inbox management Ability to ramp quickly, with an expectation of full operational independence within 3 weeks Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred How to Apply: Apply online with your resume and a cover letter that outlines how you would be a great fit for the position. Benefits: We take pride in our culture and offer a competitive salary with great benefits, like flexible PTO, 401k, continuing education, phone reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, short-term/long-term disability, a bike-share membership, flexible work schedules including "Fast Lane" and "No Meeting Fridays", and great colleagues. Commitment to DEI: Social Driver is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, marketing, programming, and in all other aspects of the work we do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are deeply connected to our mission, our success, and our culture.

Keywords: Social Driver, Washington DC , Project Management Admin, PR / Public Relations , Washington, DC