• Senior Executive Digital Strategist

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Senior Executive Digital Strategist

    **Requisition Number:** 68585

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** University Staff

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 18-Nov-2025

    Date Posted:

    Job Summary

    The Office of Strategic Relations and Communications (SRC) at CU Boulder is seeking a **Senior** **Executive Digital Strategist** for social media support. This position will be responsible for Chancellor Justin Schwartz and other senior university executives' social media activities and will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications. This position will also work closely with the Director of Executive Communications, the SRC Social Media Program Manager, the Brand Listening Program Director, and the Executive Administration & Operations Director for the Office of the Chancellor.

     

    The ideal candidate will have strong content creation and account management experience, proficiency across multiple social media platforms, and will be highly organized, self-motivated, and diligent to detail. This position may occasionally encounter sensitive information, and a dedication to confidentiality is vital. This position may also work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, on and beyond the CU Boulder campus to generate and distribute social media content for senior university leaders that aligns with the university's strategic priorities.

     

    CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Who We Are

     

    As the university's central marketing and communications team, Strategic Relations and Communications advances CU Boulder's mission, vision, and reputation through an integrated communications approach supporting a campus-wide experience that inspires greater affinity and engagement.

     

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    Executive Social Media:

    + Develop an editorial calendar, draft content, post, and monitor social media platforms for the chancellor, other senior university leaders, and the chancellor's spouse in conjunction with campus social media managers and the brand listening program director.

    + Attend campus and external events to generate content for the Chancellor and other executive social media channels, with duties sometimes occurring at irregular hours and on weekends.

    + Launch new social media accounts on various platforms in consultation with senior leadership and the Brand Listening Program Director.

    + Work in collaboration with the campus social media team to prepare content for distribution on CU Boulder's main channels.

    + Build partnerships for collaboration with other campus units and organizations.

    + Develop executive-level social media strategies that align with CU Boulder's campus priorities and overall institutional goals.

    + Develop metric tracking and reporting processes to determine outcomes and key results of social media strategies in collaboration with the brand listening program director.

    Other duties as assigned:

    This can include, but is not limited to:

    + Participating in news and media relations efforts, supporting marketing campaigns, assisting with additional campus social media production, strategic event support, crisis communication support, and other strategic efforts for Strategic Relations and Communications.

     

    What You Should Know

     

    This position will work normal business hours in addition to irregular hours, including nights and weekends, to generate and distribute social media content for senior university leaders that aligns with the university's strategic priorities. This position can expect to be working primarily onsite, with the opportunity for hybrid work, when appropriate for the work assigned.

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The starting annual salary for this full-time position is $70,900 - $100,000.

     

    Benefits

     

    At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) 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 (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.

     

    Be Statements

     

    Be ambitious. Be collaborative. Be Boulder.

    What We Require

    + Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent professional experience.

    + Professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

    + 3+ years of experience in executive communications, social media, public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism.

    What You Will Need

    + Proficient in managing and growing executive-level social media accounts across platforms like X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

    + Skilled in developing editorial calendars, writing engaging posts, and capturing event-based content that aligns with institutional goals.

    + Ability to track, analyze, and report performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and platform-native insights.

    + Experience crafting messaging for senior leaders with professionalism, discretion, and alignment to brand voice.

    + Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with communications, branding, and executive teams.

    + Comfortable working irregular hours and handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. A current resume with a portfolio link.

    2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

    3. _Optional_ : PDF Sample of Work

     

    We may request references at a later time.

     

    Please apply by **November 18, 2025** for consideration.

     

    Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .

     

    In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Senior-Executive-Digital-Strategist/68585 (https://apptrkr.com/6716127)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.