Summary
Description
Job Summary:
Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Communications Coordinator (Communications Senior Professional). This position will support efforts for the Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC), Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI), and Safe Starts at Home program.
The Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC) turns science into safety for every stage of life by blending bold research, inventive education, and community collaboration. The Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI) coordinates, synergizes, and stimulates collaborative approaches to firearm injury prevention throughout the state and country. Safe Starts at Home is a new program that trains home-visiting nurses to teach families about securely storing firearms, medications, and other hazards to prevent injuries and overdoses among children.
The Communications Coordinator will support messaging by creating and distributing clear, consistent communications across various channels, including social media platforms, periodic newsletters, press releases, and more. This position will develop written and visual content, manage social media, support media and internal communications, coordinate communication products for campaigns and events, and track metrics to ensure communications align with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work with leadership to create and implement a strategic communications plan, including website development, content creation, and social media strategy.
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Manage and update website content regularly.
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Create and schedule social media posts on a regular schedule; monitor engagement and respond as appropriate.
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Support the development of dissemination products aligned to research (e.g., toolkits, implementation guides, research and data briefs) and promotional materials (e.g., digital and print flyers, infographics, slides, and swag).
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Draft and support press releases, monthly university news stories, monthly newsletters, annual reports, external and internal communications.
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Coordinate and represent IVPC/FIPI at outreach events, including academic conferences, campus events, and community-based events.
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This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the IVPC Director.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
Hybrid –This position is located on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week.
The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. The school’s faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
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Medical: Multiple plan options
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Dental: Multiple plan options
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Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
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Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
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Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
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Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
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Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
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Holiday Days: 10/year
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Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
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ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
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Two (2) years of experience providing communications support to an organization.
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Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
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1 year working in the field(s) of injury prevention and/or violence prevention
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1 year experience working in higher education and/or communicating research
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Demonstrated experience with creating content for websites, LinkedIn, newsletters, and other professional reports
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Demonstrated experience with Canva or other design software/platforms
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Demonstrated experience with event management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to listen and speak to a variety of audiences, communicate persuasively, and write proficiently.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
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Outstanding customer service skills.
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Demonstrated high level of independence and individual time management of project tasks.
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Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
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Curriculum Vitae / Resume
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A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
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Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until January 30, 2026.
Anticipated Salary Range:
The starting target salary for this position has been established as $60,000 – $69,000 (1.0 FTE).
The above salary represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
