Communication Coordinator Job at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denv

Overview

Communication Coordinator role at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Systems, the Communications and Strategic Initiatives Project Manager supports the development and activation of brand, content and channel strategies spanning career development, student engagement, student success and retention, industry partnerships, faculty engagement, and select work with campus partners.

The role works cross-functionally with C2 Hub teams and with Strategy, Marketing, Communications and Met Media colleagues to develop communication content to strengthen student engagement and campus/community branding.

They will serve as a liaison with University Communications and Marketing to ensure communication practices are aligned with scheduling, branding, and accessibility standards.

Ability to work independently with agency when necessary.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. 50% - Strategic Communications

• Oversee C2Hub brand strategy and serve as primary liaison between C2Hub and Strategy, Marketing, and Communications.
• Develop communication content to strengthen C2 Hub awareness, student engagement, and campus/community branding.
• Create an outreach strategy that will scale career development and experiential learning to engage 100% of the MSU Denver student body.
• Oversee, manage, and create content for C2 Hub social media platforms in coordination with student staff.
• Manage internal communications for C2 Hub and campus community; create communication strategy to support the development of the C2 Hub and disseminate information to C2 Hub staff and campus colleagues.
• Support the development and activation of communications plans for programs and events to scale career development initiatives for all MSU Denver.
• Lead the development and maintenance of C2 Hub webpages and support C2 Hub content on campus partners’ pages.
• Maintain calendar of C2 Hub events, activities, and large-scale communications; support high-priority programs, activities, and events through collaborative marketing and communications strategy.
• Coordinate with applicable strategy, marketing, communications, and web author colleagues and other campus partners on aligned content and channel strategy development.

1. 30% - Programming and Operational Support

• Participate in the development and implementation of systems for managing information, projects, and communications to ensure accurate and timely responses.
• Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external partners to maintain transparency of C2 Hub strategic plan, mission, and goals and to update the university community on initiative progress.
• Support C2 Hub teams’ high-priority programs, activities, and events; support communications management and facilitation of signature events; co-develop and maintain calendar of events and activities.
• Fully participate in department meetings and initiatives.
• Establish competence and knowledge of C2 Hub systems, services, programs, and resources.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student employees to leverage peer-to-peer connections; create a professional development plan specific to communications and design skill development ensuring students graduate with a robust portfolio of successful projects.
  
  Other duties as assigned.

1. 20% - Data in Communications

• Use data analytics to drive communications-related decision making and program development within the C2 Hub team.
• Maintain outward-facing data sharing to promote data transparency and improved communication with the university community, in partnership with the Data lead.
• Coordinate with the Data lead on standardization of interface design within C2 Hub systems and reporting efforts.
• With C2 Hub leadership, determine appropriate benchmarks and indicators of success and use data to communicate results to the university community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in developing and managing communication and/or branding strategy.

Important Note

Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrates how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience supervising a team of student or professional staff
• Experience with operations and systems interface development
• Experience in graphic design, web development and/or management, and social media
• Experience working at a Hispanic serving institution
• Experience with interviewing, hiring, and managing professional and/or student staff including administering performance reviews
• Experience with events/programming communications development and management
• Knowledge of emerging trends and needs in the student population
• Demonstrated experience working with and advocating for racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse student populations

Schedule Information

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Evenings and Weekend Work: Rarely
• Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in-person work on our Denver, CO campus with some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval)
• Travel: Rarely

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is $41,626 - $51,500.

Position is contingent on continued funding.

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

The university provides a benefits package including medical, vision and dental, retirement plans, and other programs.

The salary range may be adjusted based on experience and internal equity.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit: Resume; Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed qualifications and interest in the position; three professional references (one must be a prior supervisor).

The position will remain open until filled; please apply by October 9th at 11:59 PM MT, 2025 for full consideration.

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

Internal applicants should apply via the Career tab within the Workday Menu.

Who We Are

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion in all forms and are a Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.