Communications and Events Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior) at University of Colorado | Aurora, CO | $54K/yr – $75K/yr

University of Colorado

Communications and Events Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)

Aurora, CO (Hybrid)

$54K/yr – $75K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive university communications and events by coordinating content, branding, and logistics across departments.

Own website content, social media, and newsletters to boost visibility.
Must-have: One year of professional experience in communications, events, or related work.
Standout: Experience managing websites and social media platforms in higher education.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and manage website content, social media platforms, and departmental newsletters to enhance visibility and engagement.
Plan and execute academic and community events, including seminars, symposiums, recruitment events, and faculty meetings.
Create compelling written and visual content that highlights research achievements, faculty accomplishments, and departmental initiatives.
Track and analyze digital engagement metrics and recommend data-driven improvements.
Coordinate logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements for on- and off-campus events.
Ensure alignment with University branding standards and serve as liaison with campus communications teams.
Maintain departmental communications calendars, distribution lists, and digital asset libraries.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
One (1) year of professional level experience in communications, event planning, marketing, project management, or related work.
Senior Professional: Two (2) years of professional level experience in communications, event planning, marketing, project management, or related work.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred

Experience supporting communications or events in a higher education or academic medical environment.
Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
Experience with University systems such as EMS, Concur, Marketplace, or similar enterprise systems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom).
Experience working with branding standards and digital asset management.

Benefits

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

University of Colorado

The University of Colorado plays a profound role in the lives of individuals, businesses and communities throughout Colorado, across the country and around the world. Nearly half a million alumni are leaders in business, science, the arts, health care and their communities, and they’re joined by some 15,000 more each year. In Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver, all four campuses are all for Colorado.At CU Boulder, students put their knowledge to use in areas of study ranging from archaeological finds in the arctic to improving the classroom experience to working with NASA to conduct research in space. CU Boulder is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.UCCS, among the fastest growing universities in the state and nation, is a residential academic and research mainstay in southern Colorado, partnering with major corporations and federal agencies to provide leading-edge education ranging from cybersecurity, business to theater to nursing outreach programs for rural areas. CU Denver awards the most master’s degrees of any public institution in the state, has strengths in business, engineering, public affairs, computer science, art and digital media, and is a leader in sustainability. Located in downtown Denver, CU Denver is a commuter campus with nearby housing options and a wide range of online course and degree offerings.A state-of-the-art medical center, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus is globally recognized for its research, teaching and clinical programs in public health, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing. The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is also home to University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. The CU School of Medicine’s roots reach back more than 100 years, when it opened in Boulder.Although not a campus, CU South Denver in Parker hosts a variety of courses from all four campuses.

Denver, Colorado, USA

4K employees (97 in marketing)

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