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 14000 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 Denvers 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 Chancellors diversity statement can be viewed here: Morgridge College of Educations 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 Denvers 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

• Bachelors degree in communication journalism public relations marketing or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12 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 Universitys 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 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 $55789 - $65000.

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 candidates 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 Universitys 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 Workers 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 Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

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