Senior Communications Coordinator

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a Senior Communications Coordinator to manage more than 500 OOCL campaigns annually, serving as the primary project manager for the Communications team. You will plan, edit, write, and deliver engaging content across emails, web pages, and promotional materials in collaboration with campus partners.

The role requires excellent writing and editing skills, AP style proficiency, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects using Wrike and other CMS

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with AP Style proficiency.
• Experience writing and executing communications plans for clients/campus partners.
• Ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously using PM software.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management and communications expertise for 500+ projects annually.
• Writes and edits emails, web content, technical and promotional content.
• Manages project calendar in Wrike and coordinates planning/check-in meetings.
• Reviews and approves collateral, coordinates printing and delivery, monitors budgets.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

AP Style

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/marketing/journalism

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with 5+ years in communications/marketing

Tools

Wrike

WordPress CMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Communications Coordinator is responsible formanagementofapproximately 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).

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance,CSUis where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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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.