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Colorado State University

Associate Director for Communications

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $75K - $80K

💻 Communications

🗓️ October 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Associate Director for Communications. This role focuses on developing content, managing marketing communications, and overseeing project management for campaigns aimed at students and families in collaboration with partner offices. The position requires creativity, system thinking, and the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams while reporting to the Executive Director of Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs.

Highlights
  • Manage project calendars and coordinate with department staff and campus partners to ensure project completion and schedule adherence.
  • Develop and maintain content for websites, emails, social media, and publications targeting parents, families, and students.
  • Oversee social media strategy and ensure language translation and accessibility compliance for communications.
  • Recruit, hire, and supervise 1-2 student staff, providing training and development support.
  • Collaborate on new student and family onboarding communications with Admissions, Housing and Dining Services, and Academic Advising.
  • Utilize software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) and website content management systems such as Elementor and WordPress.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field plus at least four years of full-time communications experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience with communications campaigns, project management, social media moderation, and higher education settings.
  • Annual salary range is $75,000 to $80,000 with full employee benefits provided by Colorado State University.
  • Department serves Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs within the Division of Enrollment and Access, supporting students, families, and campus partners.

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