Marketing communications specialist Jobs in Denver, CO

Department

College of LAS-Office

The Communications and Marketing Specialist for the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences co-leads major projects and key initiatives for the College related to student recruitment and strategic enrollment. Main areas of responsibilities include 1) communications and marketing, 2) digital content maintenance and management, 3) events, programs and initiatives, and 4) social media and 5) additional duties. This position will work collaboratively with CLAS Deans and internal team members, CLAS Departments, CLAS Centers, Institutes and Programs and across divisions as well as serve as a liaison between the College and University Communications and Marketing. This position will report to the CLAS Assistant Dean for Operations.

Our team is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and have a commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice and improving access to higher education for underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

MSU Denver, located in downtown Denver, is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with our student population consisting of over 57% first generation students and over 50% students of color. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

We create an equitable learning and working environment with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging where all community members feel valued to achieve personal and professional success.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Schedule Information

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Exempt

Days of the Week : Mon - Fri

Evenings and Weekend Work : As needed

Schedule : Hybrid schedule

Travel : Never

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $55,000.00-$62,400.00

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) 1 / 12 / 2025

For full consideration, please submit the following documents :

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

3. Portfolio or examples of marketing, branding, communications, and / or design work

3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Sophia J Montano

Posting Representative Email

[email protected]

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 01 / MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.