Responsibilities

• Build and manage a marcom team for the Operations division, including strategy, project management, marketing, graphic design, and strategic/executive communication in support of Operations division goals and outcomes.
• Provide direction and mentorship to MarCom staff.
• Oversee editorial calendars, workflows, and content production.
• Provide supervision of the marcom team and its operations, including performance management, professional development, and other HR/team needs, as well as budget and fiscal management, in compliance with university and campus policies and standards.
• Serve as the principal communication advisor to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Operations, with a strategic focus on how Operations units and initiatives, with Employee Health and Well‑Being in a centering role, enhance the faculty and staff experience to enable CU Boulder’s mission.
• Develop and implement an executive communication strategy, including speeches, talking points, presentations, town hall scripts, written statements, and campus-wide messages.
• Provide strategic counsel on narrative development, issues management, and internal messaging across the Operations portfolio.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison between the SVC‑Ops office and Strategic Relations and Communications (SRC), representing Operations on the campus Executive Leadership Communications Board.
• Lead integrated marketing and communication strategies that elevate the Operations portfolio, with the employee experience and partner units centered in the overall expression of CU Boulder’s commitment to its people.
• Ensure alignment with CU Boulder’s mission, vision, values, priorities, and institutional brand and messaging platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive communication, strategic marketing, internal communication, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and developing high‑impact executive and organizational communication.
• Experience managing integrated communication strategies across multiple channels (digital, social, internal, and executive).
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex operational and organizational topics into clear, compelling, and accessible messages.
• Strong strategic judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive or high‑visibility communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across large, complex organizations with diverse constituencies while exhibiting cultural competence and attention to context.
• Experience using analytics and insights to inform communication strategy and decision‑making.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in communication, marketing, organizational communication, public administration, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive communication, strategic marketing, internal communication, or related roles.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience leading employee‑focused communication, social media strategy, and digital engagement initiatives.

Benefits

• Benefits: At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.