Communications and Events Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)

University of Colorado

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is seeking a Communications and Events Professional to help shape how our research, faculty achievements, and academic initiatives are shared with internal and external audiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, storytelling, and community engagement within a dynamic academic medical environment. The successful candidate will elevate the department’s digital presence, strengthen faculty and trainee engagement, and coordinate events that bring together leading researchers, students, and collaborators. Day-to-day, this position will manage website and social media content, develop newsletters and feature stories highlighting groundbreaking research, and lead planning and execution of seminars, symposiums, faculty meetings, and community events. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys both creative communications work and operational event management, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced academic setting.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
One (1) year of professional level experience in communications, event planning, marketing, project management, or related work. (Intermediate Professional)
Two (2) years of professional level experience in communications, event planning, marketing, project management, or related work. (Senior Professional)
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting communications or events in a higher education or academic medical environment.
Experience managing websites and social media platforms.
Experience with University systems such as EMS, Concur, Marketplace, or similar enterprise systems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom).
Experience working with branding standards and digital asset management.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage website content, social media platforms, and departmental newsletters to enhance visibility and engagement.
Plan and execute academic and community events, including seminars, symposiums, recruitment events, and faculty meetings.
Create compelling written and visual content that highlights research achievements, faculty accomplishments, and departmental initiatives.
Track and analyze digital engagement metrics and recommend data-driven improvements.
Coordinate logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements for on- and off-campus events.
Ensure alignment with University branding standards and serve as liaison with campus communications teams.
Maintain departmental communications calendars, distribution lists, and digital asset libraries.