Communications Specialist

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator for the Cybersecurity Center to drive student awareness through multichannel outreach. The role involves QA of materials, identifying outreach opportunities with university partners, and data-driven strategy support.

You will build media relationships, organize event coverage, and ensure consistent brand messaging across channels in a cybersecurity education setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to effectively reach a wide audience.
• Superb organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize duties.
• Ability to research industry market news and audience trend data from multiple sources.
• Two years of leadership experience in Communications, Project Management, or a related department.
• Experience in cybersecurity training or educational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate student awareness and interest in The Cybersecurity Center through outreach and communications (social media, email, print, presentations, online events).
• QA communications materials to ensure brand alignment, messaging, and tone of voice.
• Identify outreach opportunities by maintaining active communication with other university departments.
• Research, collect, and analyze data to support outreach strategies and practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and cross-analyze data for outreach outcome statistics.
• Maintain and update media contacts and foster relationships with journalists in cybersecurity locally and nationally.
• Organize and enable coverage of activities and events; provide media with relevant information.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Research skills

Audience analysis

Job description

DepartmentCybersecurity CenterJob DescriptionGenerate student awareness and interest in The Cybersecurity Center through a wide range of outreach and communication activities including social media, email, and print communication, presentations, and online events.QA all communications materials to ensure that all communications are aligned with our brand, messaging, and tone of voice.Identify outreach opportunities by maintaining active communication with otherdepartments at the university.Research, collect, and analyze data to help support strategies for the best outreach andcommunications practices.Collaborate with other departments and cross-analyze data for outreach outcome statistics.Maintain and update a list of media contacts and foster relationships with key journalists inthe Cybersecurity field both locally and nationally.Organize and enable coverage of activities and events and provide media representatives with relevant information.Required QualificationsExcellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide audienceSuperb organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize dutiesAbility to research industry market news and audience trend data using multiple sourcesundefinedPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a cybersecurity training or educational environmentTwo (2) years of experience in a leadership role in Communications, Project Management, or a related departmentExperience in leading projects with limited deadlinesSalary for AnnouncementThe hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this part-time Temp Hourly position is established at $20 / hour for 7 hours a week.TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS AND HAVE TO ENROLL IN A PERA RETIREMENT ACCOUNT.Closing Date12/15/2026Posting RepresentativeCarlos AlcalaPosting Representative [e-mail] University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .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 [e-mail] .Diversity StatementMetropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.