Marketing and Events Coordinator

Position Summary The Marketing and Events Coordinator supports the marketing and communications strategy for the Career and Professional Development (CPD) office, utilizing a variety of social, digital, and traditional communications channels, including the CPD website. Responsibilities include collaborating across CPD teams to coordinate communication with students, alumni, and campus partners; maintaining social media to support the overall communications strategy; and curating content helpful to students and alumni in their job and internship searches. The Coordinator also leads and coordinates campus‑wide events. Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to increase awareness of CPD and engagement with career development activities among students, alumni, and constituents, supporting the University’s bold goal of improving student outcomes. Lead and coordinate several campus‑wide programs and events, including space reservations, audiovisual needs, catering, accessibility accommodations, vendor coordination, and post‑event follow‑up. Create promotional and marketing collateral such as social media content, digital displays, website and online content, email templates, newsletters, and outreach materials. Maintain a coordinated communications and marketing schedule and workflow with CPD staff and student employees, ensuring timely delivery of content and consistent branding. Plan, develop, update, and maintain website content (text, images, and multimedia) using the university’s web platform. Draft, execute, and send bi‑weekly and monthly newsletters for internal and external stakeholders. Develop templates for flyers, digital screens, email newsletters, and announcements, and review all content for consistency with DU branding guidelines. Contribute to updating digital screens in common areas and promote CPD events through various channels (social media, digital screens, newsletters, blog, etc.). Coordinate event logistics, speakers, partners, and facilitators, managing invitations, confirmations, materials, and on‑site needs. Support CPD staff and student employees involved in events by assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring clear communication and accountability. Participate in campus tabling events to promote CPD to students. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing and communications initiatives that advance CPD and institutional goals. Knowledge of digital engagement strategies, including email marketing, social media, and content development, with proficiency in using analytics and data for continuous improvement. Proven event planning skills: managing logistics, stakeholder relationships, and promotion to support student engagement and outcomes. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate, build relationships, and communicate clearly with a wide range of campus partners and stakeholders. Attention to detail and commitment to quality, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize competing demands. Strong customer‑service orientation, maintaining professionalism and adaptability in responding to changing needs. Initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment, with strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills. Project management and technical aptitude, including working knowledge of content‑management systems, design and photo‑editing tools, and web editing platforms. Commitment to inclusiveness, actively creating a workplace where all community members feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. At least 2 years of marketing and/or communications experience, including experience communicating with young adult audiences. Experience in digital marketing. Experience coordinating and executing events. Preferred Qualifications Experience with marketing, communication, and events in higher education or a similarly complex environment with multiple audiences. Experience with web content management platforms and Adobe Creative Suite or similar design and editing tools. Working Environment Standard office environment. Unexpected interruptions occur often; 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. The position may be considered for partial remote work, depending on division and team needs. Salary Salary Grade: 8 Salary: $57,784. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range based on qualifications, budget, and internal equity. Benefits Medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Equal Opportunity Employer 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 protected veteran status. The University 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 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. 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