Admissions Communications Specialist
- Employer
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- $43,000.00 - $43,000.00
- Date posted
- Dec 23, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Other Communications, Public Relations & Advertising
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The University vision is to establish Colorado State University
Pueblo as the people’s university of the southwest United States by
2028.
To support the University vision, the Division of Enrollment
Management, Communication, and Student Affairs will work creatively
and diligently to attain optimal enrollments, enhance student
development and success, and support the academic units and overall
mission of the institution with the purpose of ensuring seamless
systems and positive experiences for our students.
The Office of Admissions at Colorado State University Pueblo will
support the University vision and enrollment goals by providing
intentional, professional, and attentive service to facilitate
recruitment and admission, with the purpose of attaining students
from diverse backgrounds who are well-suited to the
University.
Description of Job
The Admissions Communications Specialist is an integral member of the Office of Admissions. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: providing assistance to support the implementation of communication plans that meet the designed communication strategy for the recruitment of prospective students, creating and editing communication items, data processing to support the communication flow and marketing functions of Slate, creating queries and filters to ensure data integrity, performing necessary data organization and manipulation, importing data into Slate, running reports, and serving as back-up to ensure the timely delivery of communications during vacation and peak times.
Primary Duties
- Manages all aspects of communication with prospective students via the current CRM (Technolutions Slate), including:
- Developing, reviewing, executing, and updating system communications and drip campaigns within the CRM.
- Coordinating and scheduling ad-hoc communications, to include physical mail, emails, and text messages.
- Monitoring the results of email campaigns using A/B testing and analytical data to suggest changes for improvement.
Ancillary Duties
- Provides assistance with other admissions office tasks as needed.
- May attend university meetings.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Capacity for independent work and problem solving
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, pay close attention to detail, and follow up in a timely manner
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, marketing, computer information systems, or related field
- Knowledge and skills in HTML and web design best practices
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a technical environment
- Knowledge and skills with Adobe Creative Suite, including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Knowledge and skills with Microsoft Excel
- Two years professional experience in marketing, public relations, or a related field
- Two years’ experience writing or editing professional communications
- One year professional experience in higher education
- Experience evaluating campaigns using reporting tools, testing, and data analysis
- Experience working with Technolutions Slate
- Experience using Mailchimp or a similar email marketing service
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the on-line
application system. No other format of application
materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order
to be considered for this position:
Additionally, applicants must include current contact
information for three professional references, either to the online
application or as an attachment.
Applications submitted without the required
attachments/information listed above will be considered incomplete
and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted,
applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to
their application packet, with the exception of their personal
contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged.
Screening of application materials will begin immediately and
continue until filled, but those applications received prior to
4:00 p.m. (MST) on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 will receive full
consideration.
About Colorado State University
Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state
university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo
provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction
with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global
economy. Students can choose from 35 undergraduate programs
with 81 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business; the
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of
Health, Education, and Nursing; and 13 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and
entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community,
creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations,
and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to
the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse
population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the
demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than
25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has
designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides
reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and
rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation
also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant
funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools
in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines
electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business
ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools
internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in
business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board
of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate
engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by
U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an
ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated
Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly
renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly
with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a
more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA
Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports
and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow
students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado
State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package
including:
- Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Benefit Plan
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Annual & Sick Leave
- Retirement Plans
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse
city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the
state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the
majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round
climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and
300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts
to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities,
encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along
Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or
skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily
agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and
a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology
industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning
and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final candidates being considered for
employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to,
criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender
search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended
an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check
prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job
duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional
references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful
candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work
completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept
work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to
provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the
Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719)
549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the
University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran
status. Additionally, the University complies with all other
relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment
practices.
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