Communications Specialist

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/20/2026.

Position Summary:

TheDivision of Student Affairs (DSA) is a forward-thinking student successoperation committed to its role as the leading custodial unit guiding thestudent experience at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Staff members within Student Affairsare expected to positively contribute to our mission of supporting students inthe co-curricular environment and provide an experience that inspires studentsacademically intellectually personally and emotionally.

This position is an integralposition in the Student Affairs Administrative Service Center. The mission ofUNCs Administrative Service Centers is to provide the Division of StudentAffairs with quality timely and efficient services. ASCs will achieve thismission by utilizing technology cultivating the skills of our staff andbuilding strong relationships with campus partners. ASCs will operate with theunderstanding that we work in a competitive environment and our goal is toensure efficient and effective service.

With a consistent voice thecommunications specialist supports the goals of the universitys centralmarketing initiatives and development of unit social media. The CommunicationsSpecialist develops writes and edits content that strengthens the unitsidentity and brand. This position coordinates the project administration of awide spectrum of division marketing initiatives with primary focus on identitybuilding integrated marketing and serving clients within the unit. projectadministration may include planning and facilitating special eventscoordinating photo and video shoots and developing timelines.

The Communications Specialistrequires exceptional promotional writing and editing skills knowledge ofmarketing communications and techniques a solid understanding of social mediastrong organization and project management skills and the ability tocommunicate and collaborate effectively with people.

The Communications Specialistwill supervise undergraduate interns who are developing skills in marketingcommunication and graphic design. Student internships are an integral part ofstudent learning.

Job Duties:

Campus Communication - 50%

• Develops graphic design copywriting and distribution of promotional materials for the Division of Student Affairs.
• Ensures all design requests are well developed and completed by deadline.
• Works with other department professional and student staff to produce unique innovative designs while upholding the university brand standards.
• Publishes the Student Affairs and units website and social media channels.
• Assists in development of email communications for internal partners.
• Creates content using a wide range of media including video memes posters and email communication as requested. Stays current with communication trends.
• Responds to internal and external partner emails and phone calls.

Deliversstudent and unit communication and event support - 30%

• Supports unit-level communication plans with design services that adhere to brand standards and promote the mission of Student Affairs.
• Captures event photos and videos at Student Affairs programs for use in marketing and communication projects.
• Writes scripts for videography that effectively reaches the intended audience.
• Provides effective project management of student affairs communication projects.
• Maintains up-to-date information and consistency on all web-based pages and social media platforms
• Attends creative briefs and maintain a relationship with campus communicators.
• Reviews the content for other student affairs communicators to ensure consistency in university voice messaging and design.

Supervision - 10%

• May supervise 2-5 student interns.
• Creates student employment experiences that provide students with opportunities to gain experience essential skills for career readiness. Facilitate time for reflection feedback and integration of new knowledge and student employment experiences that provide students with opportunities to gain experience essential skills for career readiness. Facilitate time for reflection feedback and integration of new knowledge and skills.
• Creates a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures backgrounds and identities in alignment with institutional priorities and Student Affairs Curriculum.

Event planning - 5%

• Assists with Student Affairs large event planning and supports university-wide event planning as needed.
• Collaborate with units in the Division of Student Affairs to ensure programs are marketed in a way that connects with a diverse student body.
• Serves on the Division of Student Affairs event planning committee.
• Coordinates with Creative Services to ensure that large events are captured in video and photographs.
• Prioritizes the development of marketing materials for events that are critical to the student experience including New Student Orientation Residence Hall Move-In New Student Days Homecoming Residence Hall return sign-up.
• Updates the UNC Calendar and Bear Connect so all programs & events are calendared in a consistent way.
• Acts as a liaison between units and the universitys PIO when there are media requests to publicize events.

General Administration - 5%

• Participates in departmental meetings and serves on committees when requested.
• Participates in training and professional development opportunities.
• Support the development of a welcoming environment for all community members.
• Completes administrative tasks such as phone calls note taking reporting in a manner that is consistent with division expectations.
• Create student internship experiences that have clear student learning outcomes and opportunities for students to receive feedback.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Required educationalqualifications include Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design Public RelationsMass Communication or related field.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of one year ofrelated work experience whether as full-time or internship in the field ofgraphic design mass communication or related field or a combination thereof.

Certification/Registration/Licensing:

Not required.

Ability:

• Position requires demonstrated ability in the areas of Web design and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to develop web pages using the Omni CMS system or similar.
• Demonstrated understanding of web usability best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of Social Media channels.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.

Special Considerations:

None.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley Colorado. UNCs commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobilityUNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals educators and in life. Please visit UNCs Career Hubto learn more about UNCs strategic plan school programs and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check educational check and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature approval by the Board of Trustees and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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Required Experience:

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