Posting Detail Information

Working TitleMultimedia Communications Manager

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400704AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000 - $65,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/02/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The College of Natural Sciences studies the foundation sciences – we ask fundamental questions and apply our knowledge to every field of study. Consisting of 8 departments and 10 centers, our college is a leader in research, teaching, and community engagement. We are guided by the principles of inclusiveness and integrity, and believe we are most productive and impactful when we operate with recognition, appreciation, and respect of our differences. The College of Natural Sciences’ Communications unit is responsible for telling the stories generated by our college. We work in collaboration with people from across the college and university to communicate with a wide variety of audiences using many different channels.

Position Summary

The Multimedia Communications Manager in the College of Natural Sciences is a 12-month, full-time Administrative Professional position responsible for projects related to communication with external and internal constituents, including prospective students, current students, alumni, donors, faculty, and staff. The Multimedia Communications Manager manages social media strategic development and social media channels. This position has the ability to ideate and manage proactive communications projects, ability to make decisions regarding a portion of the communications budget, and management of student employees. This position will report directly to and work under the guidance of the Director of Communications. In collaboration with the college and departments, this position will be responsible for creating and managing content, including writing and editing, graphic design, photography and video. Successful applicants are committed to enhancing diversity through inclusive design, content, and language.

Please note, a signing bonus of up to $2,500 may be considered for successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.

• 3 years of experience working in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.

• Demonstrated experience translating technical subjects for a general audience, specifically science, technology, or mathematics topics.

• Demonstrated experience communicating with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience creating social media strategies that connect to broader organizational goals.

• Exceptional skills in photography, videography, writing, and other content creation.

• Experience managing student employees.

• Experience gathering, analyzing, and reporting data.

• Experience working within an established brand platform.

• Experience explaining scientific topics to a broad audience.

• Ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish.

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external individuals and teams across different offices and functions.

• Experience working with a content management system ( CMS ).

• Demonstrated understanding of website and content accessibility standards.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign).

Diversity Statement

Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryContent strategy, management, and creation

Duty/Responsibility

• Create data-informed strategies for social media channels to fulfill broader communications goals

• Decide when to start a new channel

• Independently manage social media channels on a day-to-day basis

• Lead multimedia content creation including developing ideas for videos, photos, social media, websites and other social media content

• Lead photo and video shoots

• Manage communications projects from start to finish

• Develop content for Source, social media, websites, emails/newsletters, Elements magazine, and other publications

• Graphically design communications as needed including flyers, posters, promotional items, and other materials

• Track, analyze, and report data to support a data driven communications program

Percentage Of Time70%

Job Duty CategoryStudent Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop job descriptions and managing the hiring process for student content creators

• Manage student employee workload including assigning tasks, reviewing work, providing feedback, and performance management

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryCollege Representation

Duty/Responsibility

• Act as the main point of contact for department communicators

• Meet regularly with department communicators to share knowledge and best practices and to answer questions

• Represent the college on university-level committees including the social media committee

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume, cover letter, portfolio including at least one of each of the following:awriting sample, design sample, and a social media example,and 3 professional references (name, e-mail address and telephone number). References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

For full consideration, materials should be submitted by 11:59 PM (MT), June 2nd, 2024.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to Andrea Keaten at Andrea.Keaten@colostate.edu.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other - May be required to attend occasional evening and/or weekend events.

Search ContactAndrea Keaten - andrea.keaten@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado 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 (https://oeo.colostate.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 (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Portfolio

Optional Documents