Communications Coordinator_

Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleCommunications CoordinatorPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office workResearch Professional PositionNoPosting Number202401495APPosition TypeAdmin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib INumber of Vacancies1Work Hours/Week40Proposed Annual Salary Range$53,000-$56,000; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Employee BenefitsColorado 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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (olostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (olostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (olostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (olostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !Desired Start Date11/04/2024Position End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/09/2024Description of Work UnitThe Office of International Programs ( OIP )fosters cross-cultural understanding through high-impact learning and community engagement in support of CSU’s land grant mission.International Programs supports campus internationalization by:+ Encouraging students, staff, and faculty to experience and understand diverse cultures and themselves through international experiences.+ Organizing classroom-based, programmatic, and experiential activities, both on campus and abroad, to provide CSU and broader communities with meaningful international and intercultural educational experiences.+ Promoting CSU’s unique opportunities to international audiences, offering personalized enrollment guidance and support to foster a diverse and inclusive community.+ Providing quality English language instruction, intercultural learning experiences, and support services for those interested in personal, professional, or academic growth through a variety of innovative programs and opportunities.+ Providing comprehensive advising, programming, and immigration services to support international students from arrival through graduation (and beyond) to ensure success in every aspect of their educational journey.+ Providing comprehensive support for J-1 scholars and offering employment-based immigration services to support departments hiring international faculty and staff.+ Supporting the international activities of CSU colleges, departments, and faculty by facilitating joint research initiatives, international exchanges, and other collaborative activities worldwide.OIP is led by the Vice Provost for International Affairs and is a team of approximately 60 staff and faculty in seven units: International Student and Scholar Services ( ISSS ), the International Enrollment Center ( IEC ), Programs for Learning Academic and Community English ( PLACE ), Education Abroad (EA), Strategic and Academic Initiatives ( SAI ), the CSU Todos Santos Center, and Operations. The division is continually innovating and expanding the programs and services it offers CSU students, faculty, staff, and partners.Operationsis a diverse team with varied responsibilities within International Programs. We work collaboratively within and between units to offer comprehensive support on policies, systems, technology, communications, finances, events, and HR in the division. We strive to maximize our collective strengths, implement creative solutions, and deliver exceptional service in everything that we do, ensuring that the staff, faculty, and students associated with International Programs at CSU have the best experience possible. We firmly believe that gaining different perspectives, experiences, and people are all necessary to continuously grow as a team.Colorado State Universityis a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.Colorado State’s principles of community – inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.CSU is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges, and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. With 2,000+ international students and scholars representing over 100 countries, the campus continues to adopt an international worldview. When these students arrive, they’re not alone; more than 20 percent of tenure-track faculty are international.CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado.Position SummaryA vital member of the Office of International Programs ( OIP ) communications team, the Communications Coordinator is a skilled communicator, graphic and web designer. Our team is passionate about effective communication, global storytelling, and advancing the mission of international education. The Communications Coordinator will be joining a culture that is fueled by the need to create and develop work that is purpose-driven and meaningful. Their contributions will impact the vast and varied global community of Colorado State University.This position plays a critical role in OIP’s communications and public relations efforts, with particular focus on planning, executing, tracking, and evaluating multiple communication projects for a variety of needs, audiences, and outcomes. The position coordinates the OIP website, including design, branding, content creation, and editing. The Communications Coordinator will also support individual units within International Programs with marketing and communications tasks.The successful candidate will be creative, process oriented, and possess a diverse array of communications skills that may include web design, graphic design, video production, social media, writing, and photography. The Communications Coordinator also hires, supervises, trains, and mentors student communicators. This is a full-time administrative position reporting to the Assistant Director for Communications.Required Job Qualifications+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field with one year of communications experience (experience may include internships and student employment)ORbachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with three years of communications experience (experience may include internships and student employment)+ Demonstrated experience with website management, including content creation, design, and the use of analytics to measure effectiveness of web strategies+ Experience designing promotional materials, both print- and web-based, and using social media in marketing communications+ Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people at all levels of an organization, including diverse communities+ Flexibility tooccasionally work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, for coverage of special events+ The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; International Programs cannot sponsor a visa for this position.Preferred Job Qualifications+ Strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equal access+ Demonstrated strengths in writing and editing across many platforms+ Experience with WordPress+ Experience with UX or UI Design+ Demonstrated understanding of website and content accessibility standards+ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)+ Experience with international education or a related field+ Experience supervising students or professional staff+ Demonstrated experience communicating with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusionDiversity StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential DutiesJob Duty CategoryChannel ManagementDuty/Responsibility+ Coordinate the OIP website, including design, branding, content creation, and editing. Train appropriate staff members in each unit to edit content while adhering to brand standards.+ Support overall marketing plan and workflow management, including planning, scheduling, channel updates, and reporting.+ Monitor current sites (web and social) for overall performance and in support of overall engagement with content.+ Consistently update web content. Remove dated information and craft new pages as needed.+ Create and maintain a photo collection and storage system.+ Document current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.+ Oversee swag inventory system.+ Other duties as assigned.Percentage Of Time35%Job Duty CategoryUnit Communications SupportDuty/Responsibility+ Support individual units within International Programs with marketing and communications tasks.+ Design and coordinategraphic, photographic, web, and video assets for department units in alignment with International Programs’ visual brand language and CSU brand guidelines.+ Collaborate with units to refresh existing materials.+ Create images and engaging content for use across channels, including print, websites, social, intranet, events, emails, and newsletters.+ Facilitate vendor communication and print orders from creative process through production and delivery.Percentage Of Time40%Job Duty CategoryStudent SupervisionDuty/Responsibility+ Develop job descriptions and manage the hiring process for student marketing team.+ Manage student employee workload, including scheduling, task assignments, reviewing work, providing feedback, and performance management.Percentage Of Time10%Job Duty CategoryEvent SupportDuty/Responsibility+ Support OIP events through coordination and creation of publicity.+ Attend and assist with planning of special events within OIP to enhance storytelling and ensure proper branding and messaging.Percentage Of Time10%Job Duty CategoryServiceDuty/Responsibility+ Participate in a work group, committee, etc., outside of normal area of responsibility, that supports OIP , CSU or the professional community.Percentage Of Time5%Application DetailsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease upload a cover letter and resume that address all of the required and preferred qualifications. Be sure to include dates (month and year) for relevant experience, including international experience. Please also submit the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.CSU is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to Amy Samar at amy.samar@colostate.edu.Completed applications must be received by Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT). For full consideration, applications must be received by the deadline; however, the posting will be kept open until the position is filled.Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)Search ContactAmy Samar; amy.samar@colostate.eduEEO StatementColorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (olostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (d.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Background Check Policy StatementColorado 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 RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents+ Cover Letter+ ResumeOptional Documents