27-24 Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Office of Engagement and Extension

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 02 Jun 2024

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title 27-24 Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Office of Engagement and Extension
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202400797AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib I
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range The range for this position is $45,000-$50,000. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/02/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, CSU Extended Campus (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus, and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total of budgets is approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, CSU Extended Campus garners enrollments of over 10,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.
Position Summary
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator Specialist is an entry level position in the Office of Engagement & Extension Marketing and Communications team. The coordinator positions supports marketing and communications tactics across channels, including design, story development for traditional print and online (including web, intranet, social and email) communications platforms, advertising, and reporting with guidance, direction and approvals from department managers and leaders.
This position supports our overall department aims: to support development of quality programming that meets learner/community needs; to enable access and expanded reach; to increase awareness; to position and align OEE and CSU brands; to nurture relationships, partnerships and prospective learners; and to share stories of impact across Colorado and beyond.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Completed bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
  • One+ year of experience in Marketing and Communications work. Experience may include student work experience.
  • Experience writing and editing copy.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Marketing and Communications channels.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Understanding of and experience with channel reporting tools and metrics, including Google Analytics and internal reporting tools to collect and analyze relevant data.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of industry software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), WordPress and Canva.
  • Experience and proficiency in developing presentations.
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Content Development and Delivery
Duty/Responsibility
  • Create images and engaging content for use across channels, including print, websites, social, intranet, events, emails and newsletters.
  • Manage content reviews and posting calendar.
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty Category Channel Management
Duty/Responsibility
  • Support overall Marketing and Communications editorial plan and workflow management, including planning, scheduling, channel updates and reporting.
  • Monitor current sites (including web, intranet, social) for overall performance and in support of overall engagement with content.
  • Update content across channels.
  • Develop forms and track/respond to information requests.
  • Support opportunities to partner and collaborate with university colleges and other units as part of overall Marketing and Communications goals.
  • Document current processes and identify opportunities for improvement. 
Percentage Of Time 50%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on June 2, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position
  • Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.


For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at [email protected] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Kory Swanson at [email protected].
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact Kory Swanson, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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