"Executive Communications Coordinator"

Job Summary

The Office of Strategic Relations and Communications (SRC) at CU Boulder is seeking an Executive Communications Coordinator for speechwriting, correspondence and social media support. This position will assist with Chancellor Justin Schwartz’s internal and external communications and will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications. This position will also work closely with the Director of Executive Communications and the Executive Administration & Operations Director for the Office of the Chancellor.

The ideal candidate will be a clear and capable writer, highly organized, self-motivated and diligent to detail, with a proficiency in social media management. This position may occasionally deal with sensitive information, and a dedication to confidentiality is vital.

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

As the university’s central marketing and communications team, Strategic Relations and Communications advances CU Boulder’s mission, vision, and reputation through an integrated communications approach supporting a campus-wide experience that inspires greater affinity and engagement.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Craft talking points, remarks, video scripts, and/or correspondence for various campus, community, and donor audiences.
• Develop an editorial calendar, draft content, and post, and monitor social media platforms for the chancellor and the chancellor’s spouse, in conjunction with campus social media managers.
• Track, run, and respond to the chancellor's email correspondence from both internal and external sources, working in collaboration with BuffInfo, the university’s centralized resource for information and questions.
• Maintain and update digital content on the chancellor's website at colorado.edu/chancellor.
• Assist with internal messages to faculty, staff, and students.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders. Build and maintain positive relationships to support the chancellor’s initiatives.
• Conduct research on various topics to support the chancellor’s communications and decision-making processes. Analyze data and provide insights to advise strategic communications.
• Engage in other duties as needed. This can include, but is not limited to: Collaborating with the Office of the Chancellor to market and coordinate chancellor events, including invitations, webpages, event surveys and other collateral. Participating in news and media relations efforts, marketing and other paid efforts, strategic event support, crisis communication support and other strategic efforts for Strategic Relations and Communications.

Additional Duties as Assigned

Complete other duties as needed. This can include, but is not limited to, collaborating with the Office of the Chancellor to market and coordinate chancellor events, including invitations, webpages, event surveys and other collateral and participating in news and media relations efforts, marketing and other paid efforts, strategic event support, crisis communication support and other strategic efforts for Strategic Relations and Communications.

What You Should Know

The working hours for this position are normal business hours with some weekend and evening events as needed.

What We Can Offer

The starting annual salary for this full-time position is $69,500-$78,000.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, advertising, marketing or a related field.
• Proven experience in executive communications, or a similar role of at least 3+ years of professional work experience as a writer, editor and/or a marketing or communications professional.
• Experience with strategic communications planning, project management, and the execution of communications across multiple media (print, web, multimedia, advertising, events, social media, public relations, etc.)

What You Will Need

• Ability to think and write strategically while focusing on the mission, vision and strategic priorities of the campus.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills that will allow the candidate to successfully interact with all university constituents.
• Ability to write for both the ear and eye.
• Strong research skills with a fluency in topical news and culture related to higher education issues and trends, as well as awareness of political and constituent sensitivity regarding higher education issues.
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to learn the chancellor’s "voice" and conform to leadership's expectations for written style and content.
• Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Shown ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships, especially with senior leadership and internal and external partners.
• Ability to navigate a complex organization and work with multiple constituents and stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, donors, public officials, and the broader public.
• Ability to meet target dates and generate a significant volume of content.
• Ability to research and distill complicated university initiatives and public policy issues.
• Skilled in the use of social media platforms (including Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook).
• Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to generate and design basic graphics and collateral materials.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in the development and execution of communications plans, including internal or external news releases and news packages, talking points and speeches for senior leadership, email messages and social media posts.
• 5+ years of professional work experience in journalism, mass communication, marketing, advertising, organizational communications or a strongly related subject area.
• Experience working for a college or university, school system, state or federal public agency, nonprofit organization or other institution that advances the public good.
• Experience with website maintenance and content management systems and knowledge of digital accessibility practices.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and standard methodologies.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with this position.
3. Please submit three work samples (PDF, Word document, or links are acceptable) that showcase your communication skills. These may include press releases, articles, internal communications, professional social media posts, marketing materials, or similar content.

We may ask for references at a later time.

Please apply by October 9th, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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