Student Marketing & Communications Generalist

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction seeks a Student Marketing & Communications Generalist to support writing, social media, website management, events, and everyday marketing operations. You will gain hands‑on experience and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll develop professional skills across content creation, editing, digital storytelling, and multi‑channel campaigns while learning tools, platforms and processes.

Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, social media or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new tools, platforms and processes.
• Dependable, flexible and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing, editing and proofreading content for university communications, marketing materials and digital platforms.
• Brainstorm social media content ideas, assist with content creation and support social media campaigns.
• Update and maintain website content to ensure information is accurate, current and consistent with university branding.
• Assist with collaboration for strategizing, scheduling and managing content for digital screens across campus.
• Support university events, including preparation, setup, breakdown and promotional activities.
• Help coordinate marketing materials, pick up and deliver supplies and assist with other logistical needs.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Marketing and Communications team.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Marketing

Writing

Editing

Social media

Content planning

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment as a student (undergraduate/graduate)

Tools

Website CMS

Social media platforms

Job description

SECTION I - OUR VALUES

CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies,we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values

• Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Student Marketing & Communications Generalist supports a variety of creative, digital and administrative projects that help tell Colorado Mesa University's story and promote the Maverick experience. Working with the Marketing and Communications team, the student will gain hands‑on experience in writing, social media, website management, event support and day‑to‑day marketing operations. This position is ideal for a student interested in exploring different areas of marketing and communications while developing professional skills in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with writing, editing and proofreading content for university communications, marketing materials and digital platforms.
• Brainstorm social media content ideas, assist with content creation and support social media campaigns.
• Update and maintain website content to ensure information is accurate, current and consistent with university branding.
• Assist with collaboration for strategizing, scheduling and managing content for digital screens across campus.
• Support university events, including preparation, setup, breakdown and promotional activities.
• Help coordinate marketing materials, pick up and deliver supplies and assist with other logistical needs.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Marketing and Communications team.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, social media or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new tools, platforms and processes.
• Dependable, flexible and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Learning Opportunities

• Experience across multiple areas of university marketing and communications.
• Content writing, editing and digital storytelling.
• Social media strategy, content development and campaign support.
• Website content management and digital signage platforms.
• Event coordination, project management and professional collaboration.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state‑of‑the‑art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world‑class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross‑country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.