Internal Communications Specialist
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Internal Communications Specialist
Salary
$38,000.00 - $48,000.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GGJ-7128-10/25
Department
Colorado State University Pueblo
Opening Date
10/14/2025
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
HR luna.velar@csupueblo.edu
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Enrollment Management includes six divisions, Admissions, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Military and Veteran Success, Extended Studies, and Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations. These units all function as part of a larger unit to reach, inform, and support potential, incoming and current students at CSU Pueblo.
MCCR serves as the campus source for communications with internal and external constituents and plays a leading role in conveying CSU Pueblo's mission and image to stakeholders. We strive for accuracy in information, consistency in presentation, and quality in product.
Description of Job
The Internal Communications Specialist works to maintain, increase, and enhance communication and collaboration with university councils, faculty, staff, and institutional initiatives through strong strategic thinking and communication planning. This position will oversee the weekly email digest and will assist with updating the Wolfpack Weekly website. This position will also oversee all Commencement communications with faculty, staff, graduates, and guests. This includes monitoring the information email, commencement email, and text lines.
Primary Duties
Build collaborative relationships with university partners and departments to assist with communication needs and strategic communication planning.
Develop and oversee comprehensive communication plans that align with institutional initiatives, special projects, events, and issues.
Work closely with administration, colleges, campus internal divisions/units on messaging and initiatives that are important and impactful toward the university's mission and issues.
Monitor submissions, design, and disseminate weekly campus wide communications. Monitor public information email, respond to inquiries, send approved messages to campus stakeholders through information email when necessary.
Assist with updating Wolfpack Weekly website and assisting with writing and updating content regularly.
Work with Admissions on communicating enrollment events, important deadlines, and announcements to current students utilizing various methods (text, emails, social media, posters, banners, etc.).
Communicate important campus information and updates from HR, Office of Financial Management, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services, and the President's Office. This position must collaborate with individual departments to ensure timely and effective communication.
Assist with campus events including Commencement, grad fairs, Employee engagement events, Enrollment Events, State Fair, and related community events as needed.
Monitor commencement and public information emails and text line and reply to questions and concerns.
Ancillary Duties
Represent MCCR at university meetings and committees
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range
$38,000 - $48,000
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software such asMonday.com
Demonstrated writing skills and effective communication skills with various stakeholders both internal and external
Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously
Knowledge of Wordpress, Cascade, basic web design and content management
At least two years of experience working in a professional communications role.
Experience in a position that required the proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously adapting to changes in communications priorities
Experience in a position that required excellent interpersonal/listening and verbal/written communication skills
Experience in a position that required sophisticated understanding of the implications of how strategic communications protects and enhances brand, reputation and relationships
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution
Demonstrated understanding of organizational structures of campus life and related events and departments including athletics, alumni, and general campus operations
Proficiency with marketing automation platforms such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc.
Bilingual: Spanish/English
Knowledge of various levels of university systems and culture.
Experience interacting with senior leadership and boards.
At least two years of experience working in a higher education setting.
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online 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:
a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
a current resume or CV
unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement ).
Applications submitted without the required attachments/information 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. Applications received by 2:00 PM (MST) on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.
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 38 undergraduate programs with 70 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 15 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 and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
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.
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 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.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures (https://www.csupueblo.edu/civil-rights-compliance-and-title-ix/policies-and-procedures/index.html) ).
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