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Description
Position Summary:
The Communication Specialist is a key position in UNC’s new Administrative Service Center (ASC) model. The mission of the ASCs is to provide stakeholders with quality, timely and efficient services. ASCs will achieve this mission by utilizing technology, cultivating the skills of our staff and building strong relationships with campus stakeholders. ASCs will operate with the understanding that we live in a competitive environment and our goal is to ensure efficient and effective service.
ASCs will provide support to UNC’s administrative divisions and academic colleges. ASCs will reduce fragmentation in roles and emphasize specializations. In its basic form, the ASC team will consist of (1) a business operations manager, (2) a human resources specialist, (3) an accounting specialist, and (4) a communications specialist.
Communication: The Communications Specialist develops, writes, and edits content and coordinates the project administration of a wide spectrum of unit and college marketing initiatives with a primary focus on identity building, integrated marketing. This position requires exceptional promotional writing and editing skills, knowledge of marketing communications and techniques, a solid understanding of social media, strong organization and project management skills, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with people. This position will maintain and update the college and departmental websites and digital signage.
Event Planning: The Communication Specialist is responsible for organizing college events in accordance with university procedures. Produce print materials for events including event programs, invitations, and advertisements for events. Schedule event and large meeting spaces and collaborate with UNC Conference & Events, as well as the event stakeholders.
This Communications Specialist position works specifically with the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS).
Job Duties:
Campus (Internal) Communication (40%)
- Project management of printed materials including production, graphic design, copywriting, and
distribution. - Maintain and update current College and departmental websites. Create or coordinate digital assets
such as video, images, and written content. - Produce regular and special internal communications such as newsletters and student
communications, create and distribute posters for events, and manage digital message boards.
External Communication (20%)
- Develop, conceptualize, research, write and edit promotional and task-based information for unit
publications and web content within the strategic communication guidance from University
Advancement ensuring consistent university voice, tone and messaging. - Collaborate with UNC communications, graphic designers, and web developers.
- Manage social media accounts and editorial calendar for regular posting.
- Write, revise or edit print or web content provided by campus and unit stakeholders and as needed by
the University Advancement team. - Work with creative team to develop and write scripts for advertising, marketing, and story-telling
videos. - Assist Enrollment Management with developing unit-specific messaging and marketing for
prospective students and parents.
Event and Meeting Planning (35%)
- Coordinate regular and special unit events (internal and external) in accordance with university
policies, procedures, and standards. - Make food and beverage arrangements for events, including completing Food and Alcohol forms.
- Plan and coordinate photo and video shoots with university videographer and photographer.
- Produce print materials for events including event programs, invitations & RSVPs, posters,
advertisements, and others as needed to promote College events and programs. - Plan and facilitate special marketing events for the unit.
- Schedule large meetings for the college/unit.
- Manage the college/unit calendar entries and updates.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
- Work with the Academic Affairs Communications Team to develop policies and procedures, align
efforts across units, and work as a team to advance Academic Affairs at UNC. - Work with the college/unit ASC Team to accomplish/complete ASC duties in alignment with other
units, the Division of Academic Affairs, and UNC. - Other duties as assigned by Dean and Associate Dean.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Substitution: Additional appropriate experience can substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years’ work experience in a related field is preferred. The following experience is desirable: a basic skill set in graphic design (Adobe Site), marketing materials, photography, video, and/or audio production; and experience with a website Content Management System, web user experience and design, and hands-on website updates. Substitution: Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Contact and Application Deadline:
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis with priority review beginning December 31st. For more information about this position, please contact the search chair, Deborah Lewis via email: Deborah.Lewis@unco.edu.
Requested Start Date:
January 20, 2025
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
