PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Communications & Marketing Campaign Support

• Develop and update marketing assets for campaigns using templates built by the Communications & Marketing department. 

• Support campus events through communication with the Mines community, tabling events, email newsletter distribution, etc. 

• Aid in the set-up and ongoing monitoring of marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with budget allocations, run as expected, and deliver expected results. 

• Coordinate internal events such as video and photo shoots, as well as occasional campus tabling opportunities, to support promotional and recruitment efforts.  

• Moderate submissions for communication tools around campus, including digital displays and the campus events calendar. 

Project Management

• Develop project timelines, outline deliverables, and manage project progress using Monday.com to ensure timely and efficient completion of marketing and communications initiatives. 

• Track equipment, office supplies, swag items, subscriptions, and hardware used by the Office of Communications and Marketing, and anticipate replacements or replenishments as needed. 

• Track campaign budgets, ensuring expenditures are within allocated amounts and provide regular updates to team. 

• Track, process and document advertising invoices and payments, ensuring accurate and timely payment to vendors and advertising platforms. 

Communications & Marketing Department Coordination

• Coordinate meetings for the Office of Communications and Marketing to meet with and support internal stakeholders for campus initiatives. 

• Support the development and maintenance of department resources, such as the project management tool, digital asset management system, etc. 

• Conduct research on potential advertising opportunities, including outreach to vendors for media kits, pricing, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications 

•  One or more years of relevant experience in marketing or communications 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, business or a related field. Relevant and related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.

• Understanding of basic design principles, such as alignment, balance and contrast 

• Professional communication style in writing and verbally 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Word 

• General understanding of social media platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Higher education or agency experience preferred 

•   Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification  

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, Canva or a similar design product 

• Experience in project management tools such as Monday.com 

Salary and Benefits

$56,800 - $64,500

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center and the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP). Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

Application review will begin September 16, 2024. Please apply by 11:59p.m. September 15, 2024 for full consideration. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at  [email protected] or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.