Special Projects and Marketing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and Delivery - 40%
• Marketing - 30%

Benefits

Additional Information

Department College of LAS-Office About the University Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University ( MSU Denver ) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence . We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staf f. About the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences The College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at the University, housing nineteen academic departments, five centers and institutes, and numerous programs focused on community service, social justice, and global discovery. The College embraces and celebrates the diverse, intersectional identities of our students, faculty, and staff and works to create a community where all members can thrive through belonging, expression, and positive influence in shaping one other. Position Summary The Special Projects and Marketing Specialist plays an important role in supporting the implementation of the College's priority initiatives. Working closely with the College's Communications and Marketing Specialist, this position contributes to the execution of approved projects and marketing efforts that advance the College's goals and values. While strategic direction and priorities are established by the Deans' Leadership Team, this role focuses on coordinating, implementing, and supporting that work through organized, high-quality execution. Positioned within a highly collaborative environment, the Specialist supports complex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple departments and campus partners. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while working within established guidance, timelines, and standards and the ability to build productive relationships across a complex organization. Responsibilities include project coordination and delivery, executing marketing efforts, overseeing design planning and management, and taking on additional responsibilities that support College priorities as they evolve. The College values applicants who bring experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. We welcome candidates who support efforts to broaden access to higher education for underrepresented and historically marginalized communities. This position reports to the CLAS Assistant Dean for Operations.