Job Summary
Student Life Communications at CU Boulder encourages applications
for a
Communication & Marketing Manager ! This role
strategically manages several key areas of the Division of Student
Life Communication team, and is responsible for creating and
implementing numerous communication campaigns and strategies across
a variety of internal and external audiences including students,
families, faculty and staff. The Manager will provide creative
solutions to meet department and division communication needs while
maintaining focus on the constituent experience. This role is
responsible for the day-to-day management of key communication and
marketing campaigns including overseeing content management,
content writing and design for print, web, digital, email and
social platforms. This role ensures that all content is
professional, compelling, accurate, audience-appropriate and
conforms to AP and university style guides. This position has the
opportunity to supervise professional team members and/or student
employees. In emergency situations, this position may be required
to support crisis needs on nights and weekends.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
The
Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that
provide student support and services dedicated to helping students
become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time
at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student
experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in.
This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build
professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments
provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and
support services to help students find their community and build
lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments
that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas,
including areas like the Center for Assessment, insight and
research, business services, finance, employee experience,
communication and marketing, and technology solutions.
With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our
diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student
experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success
inside and outside the classroom.
Student Life Communication & Marketing
Student Life Communication and Marketing (SL Comm) is a
full-service team that supports the Division of Student Life with
strategic communication and marketing needs. Professional staff use
their expertise and diverse skill set to create materials that
engage, educate and promote Student Life departments. SL Comm
collaborates with departments to develop and implement
communication plans and tactics. The team strives to balance the
goals of departments with the needs of our audiences and share
communication that's timely and relevant. SL Comm also works
closely with campus partners to ensure integrated campus-wide
marketing and communications.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Project Management
- Responsible for the development and execution of communication
campaigns to meet division and department goals, including
articles, email, print, web, digital engagement, photography and
videography.
Ensures that all media platforms are fully applied and
coordinated with larger Division campaigns by working
collaboratively with other members of the Student Life
Communication team.
Understands the relationship between design, content and user
experience and therefore adapts content as needed for each
medium.
Maintains strong brand identity across all communication and
marketing materials.
Responsible for managing and coordinating the distribution of
content.
Responsible for the prioritization of multiple print and
digital media projects and requests, including establishing
timelines and objectives to ensure client needs are met.
Reviews and assesses data to improve communications and
increase engagement.
Reports and raises issues to the Assistant/Associate Director
s of Communication as needed.
Responsible for participating in cross-team training and
providing coverage when colleagues are out of the office.
Communication Liaison
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with Student Life
departments and campus partners to assess needs, provides solutions
and develops and implements materials consistent with critical
initiatives and branding.
- Stays abreast of industry developments to maintain the
professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the
satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities including
changes in regulations, technology and standard processes.
- Manages communication plans and content calendars to ensure
that projects are completed on time and on budget.
Supervision and Management
- Supervises student and/or professional staff on the Student
Life Communication team.
- Provides leadership and guidance to both professional and
student staff to ensure a successful and effective team
environment.
- Manages workload, as well as content and creative processes, to
ensure that the team is meeting goals, creating accurate and
brand-appropriate communication, and meeting department
expectations and needs.
- Determines daily and long-term work assignments for staff based
on changing needs of the division and departments.
What You Should Know
This is a hybrid position with necessary in-person hours. Remote
work is available depending on the needs of the day/office. Current
work modality is 3 days in-person and 2 days remote. Modality is
subject to change based on SA policies and departmental
needs.
What We Can Offer
The salary for this position is $70,900 annually. Onboarding
assistance is available within division guidelines.
Our outstanding benefits include:
- Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11
holidays per year.
- Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
- EcoPass for free RTD rides.
- Opportunity for career growth within the Division of Student
Life and the CU Boulder campus!
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be inspired. Be visionary. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising,
journalism, English or closely related field. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may substitute for the
degree on a year for year basis.
- 3 years experience managing communication projects, including
marketing campaigns, websites or in a copywriting, communications,
public relations or related position.
What You Will Need
- Project management skills.
- Ability to plan strategically.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Writing, editing, proofreading experience.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Extremely organized with an excellent attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience collaborating in a marketing/communications
environment.
- Experience managing communication and marketing campaigns.
- Experience in higher education or creating marketing and
communications materials for college students or families.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us
how your background and experience align with the requirements,
qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 23, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
