CEE Communications Manager

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 10 Apr 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title CEE Communications Manager
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202300465AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range 60,000 - 65,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 04/10/2023
Description of Work Unit
As one of the nation’s top public research universities, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a land-grant institution, with enrollment of more than 33,000 students. CSU offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, 114 graduate degree programs, 21 professional master’s degree programs, and a Professional Veterinary Medicine program. CSU’s world-class research and scholarship attract more than $400 million in research funding annually, putting the university among top federally funded public universities without a medical school. Colorado’s Front Range is a high-tech hub with companies such as Woodward, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, IBM, Intel, Keysight Technologies, Broadcomm, AMD, Xilinx, Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman located in or near Fort Collins.
Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 174,000 (2021) located along the Colorado Front Range at the base of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles (105 km) north of Denver. The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States, and consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications; see https://www.fcgov.com/visitor/awards for the complete list. The city offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. For more information on Fort Collins, check out the City’s website: https://www.visitftcollins.com.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for education, research, and service and outreach. The CEE Department comprises 34 faculty, 7 research scientists, 13 research associates, and 13 administrative staff. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in both civil engineering (CE) and environmental engineering (EnvE), and both the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in civil engineering. The Department also offers graduate programs at the Master of Engineering (M.E.) level both on campus and via CSU’s distance education program known as CSU Online. The Department currently (2022-23) is educating 541 undergraduate students (321 in CE and 220 in EnvE) and 192 graduate students (84 Ph.D., 68 M.S., 40 M.E.). The faculty, research scientists/associates and students in the CEE Department are extremely active in conducting leading edge research in numerous areas of both civil and environmental engineering, as evident, in part, by the research expenditures which have averaged $14.2M over the last seven fiscal years (FY16-22) . Such research serves not only to solve real-world problems of current state, national, and international significance, but also to push the envelope of the discipline so that future generations can reap the benefits of our efforts towards enhancing society’s ability to sustain and develop the infrastructure necessary for our continued existence and quality of life. CEE alumni are distributed throughout the world and in every state within the USA, with many of them holding leadership positions within their companies, organizations, or countries.
Further information about the Department can be found at https://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/.
Position Summary
The individual in this position will have been trained and specializes in writing and the ability to communicate with multiple audiences. The individual will report the Department’s significant events and news, support recruitment efforts, and engage with current students and alumni through social media and other channels. The individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with the ability to quickly write and communicate internally and externally under pressure. The individual must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. The individual must have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrated ability to work with diverse people, and must be able to work successfully both individually and as part of a team. Occasional local and in-state travel will be required.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • Two years’ experience creating content on multiple media platforms including digital, print, and social media.
  • Experience and strong ability to develop and write feature articles/stories and create meaningful content for multiple audiences.
  • Experience creating and maintaining websites.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn and use social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • 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
  • Five years’ experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or similar.
  • Experience using WordPress or similar content management system.
  • Experience with technical and science writing.
  • Experience in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premier.
  • Design and photography/videography skills to create meaningful materials to engage the audience.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Communications Management
Duty/Responsibility
  • Proactively strategize Department communications to stay current and consistently engaged with target audiences.
  • Promote news, events, and accomplishments involving the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other partners/stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and manage periodic release of most high impact stories via an electronic newsletter emailed to relevant audiences, such as national and international academic leaders (e.g., department heads/chairs, deans, etc.), current and former faculty, staff, students, alumni and other partners/stakeholders..
  • Coordinate a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, copywriting, layout design, website development, social media management, and logistical support related to project development and production.
  • Work in collaboration with the College and University communications groups and other stakeholders.
  • Actively evaluate all communications channels and evolve strategy based on data-driven results.
  • Generate online content that ensures a dynamic, relevant and mission-driven online presence.
  • Maintain and grow website design and content to reflect University branding.
  • Maintain Department-level social media platforms and assist in the planning and execution of publicity and social media campaigns.
  • Participate in and/or lead initiatives to increase communication and community-building/networking with distance student population.
  • Support Department and College communications efforts for a variety of groups including advising, admissions, faculty, staff, students, and research.
Percentage Of Time 90%
Job Duty Category Department Support
Duty/Responsibility
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or directed
Percentage Of Time 10%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact [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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