Executive Director, Marketing & Communications Alumni Growth

Colorado State University Foundation; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Colorado State University Foundation in Fort Collins, CO, seeks an Executive Director of Marketing & Communications to lead strategy across CSUF, CSU Alumni Association, and donor engagement. You’ll oversee creative services, media relations and brand management, guiding a team through complex campaigns and initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in marketing/ communications, 5+ years supervising staff, and strong collaboration with university partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Eight+ years’ experience in marketing or strategic communications, with progressive responsibilities.
• Five+ years’ experience supervising full-time professional staff and leading a team in developing and executing complex goals.
• Ability to engage and effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall marketing and communication strategy for the CSU Foundation and oversees execution with leadership.
• Leads the Marketing & Communications team, including hiring, training, mentoring and managing performance.
• Ensures brand-consistent, clear messaging about CSU and donor engagement value.
• Serves as chief brand steward for CSUF and CSUAA brands.
• Manages content and channel strategy with analytics to measure performance.
• Collaborates with university partners on education and donor engagement strategies.
• Establishes service model supporting fundraising, alumni engagement and events.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/public relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Colorado State University Foundation in Fort Collins, CO, seeks an Executive Director of Marketing & Communications to lead strategy across CSUF, CSU Alumni Association, and donor engagement. You’ll oversee creative services, media relations and brand management, guiding a team through complex campaigns and initiatives.

The role requires 8+ years in marketing/ communications, 5+ years supervising staff, and strong collaboration with university partners.