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Job DescriptionPosition Summary:

The Senior Communications Coordinator is responsible formanagement ofapproximately 500On & Off-Campus Life(OOCL) communicationscampaigns, programs, and initiativesannually; and serves as the primaryproject managerfor OOCL's Communications team. This personleadsplanning,tracking, editing,writing, anddelivery ofdynamic and engagingcommunicationscontentin support offunctional areainitiatives. This position managesmultipleprojectsat one time, bothindependentlyandaspart of collaborativeteam,reportingto the Director of Communications.

Full Consideration Date: This posting will remain open until filled

Description of Work Unit:

The Communications team works to uphold and uplift the vision, mission, and priorities of On & Off Campus Life's various departments. Communications professionals on the team specialize in a wide range of practices including brand strategy, marketing campaign management, graphic design, multimedia, web design and development, project management, storytelling, public relations, and issues management. The team communicates with a wide range of stakeholders including prospective students/residents, current students/residents, student/resident families and supporters, On & Off Campus Life staff, campus partners, and media outlets.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides project managementandCommunicationsexpertisefor more than500 projects annually;Serves asthe main point of contactfor OOCLunits/campus partnersrequiringcommunications supportand the Communication team.
• Writes and editsoperationalemails, web content,technicalcontent,andmarketing/promotional contentforOOCL audiences including current and future residents and guests, their families/supporters, and faculty/staff.
• Manages the Communications team's project calendar andmanagementin Wrikesoftwarepackage; This includesdaily oversight of the calendar as well asscheduling/attending planning/check-inmeetings, setting task milestones, managing reviews, compiling feedback, editing deliverables, ensuring successful project completion, and managing project assessment and close-out.
• Reviews, edits and approves communications collateral, coordinates printing and delivery, and ensures cost estimates areaccurateand invoices are paid.
• Serves on variousworkingcommitteesthat supportOOCLand CSU communications efforts.
• Collaborates closely withUniversitypartners andMarCommoncampaigncoordination,deliverables, and invoicing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check

Supervision:

No formal supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related fieldplus two years of relevant experience.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with a minimum offiveyears' experience in the communications/marketing field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated writing and editing skillsofbothpromotional andinformationalcopy, including a strongunderstanding of the Associated Press Stylebook(orsimilar)and communicatinga wide array of message types with varying audiences.

• Experience writing and executing communications plans with clients/campuspartnersandcommunications colleagues.

• Experience managingmultiple communications projectsand campaignsat one timeusing project management software or systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional work experience in higher education.

• Experience serving on amulti-personcommunications teammade up of individuals with differing roles, responsibilities,and areas of expertise.

• Experience managing communications projects for clients/campus partners. andcommunications colleagues;Serving as a liaison between clients/campus partners and creative teams.

• Experience managing and updating websites using WordPress or similar content management system (CMS).

• Experience with Wrike or similar project management software suites.

• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Application Instructions:

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume that clearly outline your work experience, education, certifications, and any other relevant information demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and preferred qualifications listed in the posting. Because the application system does not provide a separate cover letter upload field, both documents must be uploaded under the section labeled "Resume." Multiple document uploads are accepted, and applicants may upload their cover letter and resume as separate files.

Salary Range$65,000 - $70,000Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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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,CSUconducts 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.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.