Senior Communications Coordinator

Fort Collins, CO (On-site)

$65K/yr – $70K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate the university communications portfolio across 500+ projects annually, guiding planning, content creation, and cross‑unit collaboration.

Manages Wrike-based project calendar, milestones, reviews, and close-out
Oversees writing/editing of operational, marketing, and informational content for residents, families, and staff
Leads collaboration with University partners and MarComm on campaigns and invoicing

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provides project management and Communications expertise for more than 500 projects annually; Serves as the main point of contact for OOCL units/campus partners requiring communications support and the Communication team.
Writes and edits operational emails, web content, technical content, and marketing/promotional content for OOCL audiences including current and future residents and guests, their families/supporters, and faculty/staff.
Manages the Communications team’s project calendar and management in Wrike software package; This includes daily oversight of the calendar as well as scheduling/attending planning/check-in meetings, 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 are accurate and invoices are paid.
Serves on various working committees that support OOCL and CSU communications efforts.
Collaborates closely with University partners and MarComm on campaign coordination, deliverables, and invoicing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field plus two years of relevant experience.
OR Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with a minimum of five years’ experience in the communications/marketing field.
Demonstrated writing and editing skills of both promotional and informational copy, including a strong understanding of the Associated Press Stylebook (or similar) and communicating a wide array of message types with varying audiences.
Experience writing and executing communications plans with clients/campus partners and communications colleagues.
Experience managing multiple communications projects and campaigns at one time using project management software or systems.

Preferred

Professional work experience in higher education.
Experience serving on a multi-person communications team made up of individuals with differing roles, responsibilities, and areas of expertise.
Experience managing communications projects for clients/campus partners, and communications 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).

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, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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