Open Rank Entry Level Professional/Intermediate Professional – Communications Coordinator

Job Summary:

The CCTSI is a biomedical research institute at CU Anschutz. The marketing and communications team works to promote the many funding opportunities, resources, and programs to early career researchers in our CCTSI community.

As a member of the marketing and communications team, you will communicate about the exciting and groundbreaking science of the institute using social media, email communications and storytelling. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Marketing and Communications Director in fulfilling the strategic marketing and communications priorities of the CCTSI.
• Under the direction of the Director, coordinate the social media management for the CCTSI, including tracking metrics and audience engagement.
• Apply graphic design expertise to the production of CCTSI collateral materials, PowerPoint presentations, website and social media graphics, magazines, newsletters, infographics, and more.
• Support the Director of Marketing and Communications in planning and execution of annual academic conference, annual external advisory committee meeting, and staff events.
• Provide support to the Marketing Communications department with a variety of copywriting, including for CCTSI annual reports, website content, emails, Found in Translation newsletter, monthly training and events newsletter, CCTSI staff newsletter, promotional flyers and more.
• Edit and proofread newsletters, collateral materials and more.
• Design emails to market CCTSI programs.
• Provide support for Salesforce/Marketing Cloud email marketing.
• Use Google Analytics and Lookr Studio to analyze marketing efforts.
• Provide support in updating website content and basic web design tasks.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Apply your marketing skills for good while you advance your career! As a member of our creative and nimble Marketing and Communications team, you will make an impact. Our goal is to ensure clinical and translational scientists take advantage of our many funding opportunities, resources and educational programs. At the CCTSI, your work contributes to researchers making discoveries, finding new treatments and cures, and advancing the field of medicine.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Communication (Entry Level) Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or English or closely related field
• Strong problem-solving skills 

Communication (Intermediate) Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or English or closely related field
• One (1) years of marketing and communications or related experience 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Communication (Entry Level) Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or English or closely related field
• One (1) year of marketing and communications related experience
• Experience launching, managing, tracking and evaluating social media
• Experience using graphic design software such as  CANVA and/or Adobe suite of products to create online graphics as well as graphic design products for print
• Creating email campaigns to promote programs
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously
• Experience using Google Analytics/Lookr Studio to measure marketing efforts

Communication (Intermediate) Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or English or closely related field
• At least two year’s experience in marketing and communications.
• At least two years experience:
  • Taking complex written content on a variety of scientific topics and translating it for a lay audience in news articles, print collateral material and social media posts
  • Working in a professional marketing communications department in an academic institution
  • Navigating the complexities of a university environment
  • Sharing and amplifying social media content Must have experience in social media management and with social media scheduling tools
  • Must have:
    • excellent written and communication skills.
    • proven track record of attention to detail in all aspects of work especially in proofreading.
    • Proven track record in understanding and synthesizing complex material

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of digital and email marketing
• Knowledge of social media best practices
• Knowledge of content management systems
• Ability to take complex technical information and translate it into lay language
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands and stakeholders, and produce high-quality work on deadline.
• Strong project management skills including organization, attention to detail, conflict resolution, and a team mentality.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Excellent creative skills, including the ability to ask questions, generate new ideas, experiment, make observations, and develop connections between disparate concepts.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues upon filling the position.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as

Entry Professional: $46,116 - $58,660

Intermediate Professional: $50,185 - $63,835

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .