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Working TitleAdvancement Marketing and Communication Specialist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500408AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $55,000

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

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

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Desired Start Date07/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/11/2025

Description of Work Unit

Who We Are

Located in the beautiful town of Fort Collins, Colorado, CSU is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of 34,000 students, 7,000 employees, 250,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $500 million. Within CSU , the Division of University Advancement is integral to achieving and sustaining the University’s institutional excellence through fundraising and engagement efforts. With one of the leading development teams in the country, the Division most recently reached its $1 billion campaign goal 19 months ahead of schedule.

Position Summary

Serving as an integral member of CSU’s University Advancement Engagement Marketing and Communications team, the Advancement Marketing and Communications Specialist will help drive University Advancement’s mission of connecting alumni and donors to their passions by supporting the creation, execution, and management of alumni- and donor-centric marketing and communications strategies and large-scale fundraising campaigns. With a focus on project management, the Advancement Marketing and Communications Specialist will be a strong collaborator and organized communicator responsible for contributing to and managing key deliverables and timelines for programs that inspire, engage, solicit, and retain alumni and donors. This position also provides content generation and design support for strategic multi-channel communications and through a lens of excellence and continuous improvement, collaborates and supports team members on the collection, analysis, reporting, and management of communications metrics and KPIs. Underscoring the importance of collaboration, this position supervises a team of student employees responsible for supporting donor events and manages operations associated with the team’s online communications and digital asset platforms including Canva, Widen, Rev, and RSS .

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field

+ Minimum two years of work experience

+ Ability to work independently and with different teams to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment

+ Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, proofreading, and key tenets of journalism, including AP style

+ Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Knowledge of current communications industry trends

+ Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Basecamp, Workfront, and related digital asset management platforms

+ Experience in the development of graphic design materials

+ Strong commitment to teamwork and positive outcomes

+ Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and customer relationship management ( CRM ) platforms

+ Understanding of KPI’s and communications analytics and measurement tools, such as Google Analytics GA4 and Tag Manager

+ Experience in higher education

+ Master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProject Management

Duty/Responsibility

+ Manages annual Marketing and Communications calendar that supports approved Marketing and Communications plan. Monitors key program dates and deliverables and communicates timelines to support team’s resource plans.

+ Coordinates team’s Asana project intake plan and organizes approved projects into workflow process

+ Establishes essential production and distribution timelines and collaborates with team to assign and manage content and creative resources

+ Provides regular updates on project progress through completion

+ Assists with logistics surrounding the schedules, locations, and production of essential video and photo sessions

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryStorytelling, Design, and Analytics Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Assists with writing digital and print content for various communications outlets including emails, websites, newsletters, social media, magazines, and websites

+ Assists with managing the editorial calendar for the Gratitude donor newsletter

+ Creates communications graphics in Canva as needed

+ Collaborates with team members to collect, analyze, report and manage metrics for digital and print communications (i.e. email, newsletters, websites, video, etc.)

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategorySupervision

Duty/Responsibility

+ Hires, trains, and supervises the pool of student employees supporting the outward-facing functions UAE

+ Oversees project intake process, schedules, and hours, and makes decisions about scheduling priorities.

+ Ensure a strong team environment where all employees feel valued, their ideas welcomed, and their contributions affirmed; contribute to the overall UA division goals.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryOperations

Duty/Responsibility

+ Manages operational needs associated with online communications and digital asset management platforms including Canva, Widen, Rev, and RSS .com.

+ Reviews licenses, adds and removes users from platforms, and manages associated meetings and Teams channels.

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Search ContactRay Beresford,[email protected]

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.

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, CSU conducts 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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related Field

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Minimum two years of work experience

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Can you demonstrate the ability to work independently and with different teams to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Can you demonstrate knowledge of writing, editing, proofreading, and tenets of journalism, including AP style?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have, or will you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date?

+ yes

+ no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents