Communications Coordinator, Morgridge College of Education

The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) is recruiting a Communications Coordinator. Located in the city of Denver, DU is the oldest and largest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region with high research activity and enrolls approximately 14,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional preparation programs. Denver is quickly becoming one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S. Census data show that Denver’s population includes 11.1% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian American, and approximately 1% Native American residents. Situated in this vibrant metropolitan community, the University is committed to building and sustaining a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body. The Chancellor’s diversity statement can be viewed here: https://www.du.edu/about/diversity. 

The Morgridge College of Education’s vision is to train global leaders who employ innovative and effective approaches to advance learning throughout the lifespan, educational change, and social equity. Our programs prepare ethical, collaborative practitioners who can apply principles to promote learning and development with diverse clients and communities. We are looking for a candidate who can lead efforts to promote MCE and recruit quality graduate level students to our programs. This is a full-time, benefitted position.

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support communication efforts that advance student recruitment, onboarding, and retention. This role serves as a central hub for communication requests across the college, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging. The coordinator helps translate departmental needs into clear communication strategies and deliverables, ensuring consistency and alignment across programs and audiences.

We are looking for a candidate who can lead efforts in project coordination, content development, and communication planning that supports the student lifecycle. This is a full-time, benefitted position.

Essential Functions

• In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as a point of contact for communication-related requests across the college, including recruitment, admissions, student success, and engagement initiatives
• Coordinate intake, prioritization, and tracking of communication projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with college priorities
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to develop clear, audience-centered messaging for prospective and current students
• Assist in managing communication campaigns within CRM platforms to support prospective and current student engagement
• Draft, edit, and manage a variety of communications, including the student newsletter, email campaigns, web content, student-facing materials, and internal messaging
• Coordinate and manage social media content in alignment with college communication priorities, including drafting, scheduling, and monitoring posts across platforms
• Maintain and update web content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with program needs
• Support communication efforts related to student recruitment, onboarding, retention, and key milestones throughout the student journey
• Provide guidance and consultation to departments on effective communication practices and message clarity
• Ensure consistency in brand standards, tone, voice, and information across communication channels

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and leadership
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all communications
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible language
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems
• Proficiency with design software such as: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations and contributing to an inclusive environment
• Ability to be resourceful, flexible, and a team player.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1–2 years of experience in communications, project coordination, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience supporting communication efforts in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with diverse populations and constituents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or updating web content using a content management system (e.g., Drupal, WordPress)
• Working knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Slate) and their use in supporting communication workflows and student engagement
• Experience working in higher education or similarly complex organizations
• Experience coordinating communication workflows or intake processes
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive communication practices

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 18, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $55,789 - $65,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.