Department Information To apply: https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice Description of Job The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Director of Communications & Marketing to join our Public & Legislative Affairs team. We're looking for a seasoned communicator with experience in large organizations, preferably in higher education or government. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a small team of marketing professionals to promote the benefits of community colleges, this position may be for you! CCCS provides generous leave,excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado. NOTE: This recruitment requires all applicants to submit two writing samples: a press release or media announcement and a short-form storytelling piece (such as a blog post, op-ed, or internal newsletter). Applications without these submissions will not be considered complete. In this role, you will lead our communications and marketing efforts, including strategy development, team oversight, and campaign execution. This role coordinates efforts to promote CCCS, its initiatives, and its impact on the state of Colorado. You will also oversee content creation for both traditional and digital platforms and manage public relations, media relations, and act as the backup for emergency response communications. This role supervises two Marketing Managers. Some duties of the position include * Developing and executing a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy aligned with CCCS goals and objectives (referred to as the "department editorial calendar"). * Engaging with stakeholders, including department leadership, to understand key objectives and provide strategic recommendations that align with CCCS's communication goals. * Managing marketing budgets, including procurements, invoicing, reimbursements, and fiscal requirements. * Coordinating with the Marketing Managers and outside vendors to oversee monthly content calendars for traditional and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the editorial calendar. * Writing and editing communications including press releases, speeches, editorials, newsletters, blogs, and legislative factsheets, testimony, and reports. * Overseeing internal and external communications, ensuring content is relevant, timely, and on-brand. * Serving as primary media contact, ensuring media responses are timely and aligned with CCCS's values. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights * Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or other related field, from an accredited college or university. Relevant education and experience may substitute year-for-year for the required degree. * Three years of experience managing communications and marketing campaigns for a large organization, preferably in higher education, K-12 education, workforce development/labor & employment, or healthcare. * Experience in public relations, media relations, and/or crisis communications. Supplemental Information Attributes that will contribute to success in this position: * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage external teams and direct reports. * Strong writing and editing skills with expertise in creating content for a variety of audiences. * Able to adopt the style, tone, and voice for various types of content and audiences. * Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. * Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices, content management systems, and digital marketing tools. * Able to effectively manage vendor relationships. * Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. * Ability to follow strict deadlines and fact-check information. * Ability to exercise discretionary judgment and make sound decisions. * Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to work independently and follow through on projects to completion/deadlines. Work Location/Travel Expectations: * This position is located at the CCCS offices at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO. * Weekly travel is expected for on and off-site meetings and events. * Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and hybrid-remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Community College System is the state's largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 113,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work. CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Note: per theColorado Job Application Fairness Act, an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant's work history.