Temporary Communications Professional

Temporary Communications Professional - 40373 Student/Temp Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: School of Medicine – Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome Job Title: Temporary Communications Professional This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 9-months. Job Summary: The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) is seeking a Communications Professional with the ability to self-execute in diverse disciplines, including marketing, communications, and business administration. These disciplines will incorporate various skills such as content development, writing, graphic design, audience engagement, tracking and analysis of outcomes, project management, and compliance. While specific job responsibilities will vary depending on the current needs of both departments. Communications 85%: Update website content, including regularly publishing updates to news and events and developing new content to reach, educate, and engage audiences. Assist with coordinating communications for activities, including scientific talks, webinars, affiliate meetings, recruitment or community events, etc. Organize information and create regular emails for research and events updates. Maintain and update distribution lists for email and other forms of communication, including internal and external teams and affiliate members. Produce copy, stories, and/or video for a range of print and interactive projects including posters, advertisements, direct mail, corporate identity pieces, landing page design, email blasts and web graphics. Collaborate with designers, writers and/or public relations specialists in developing communications concepts and stories. Work within established branding standards for Crnic Institute and the University of Colorado. Manage own project workflow while coordinating with project teams and management on schedules, assignments, requirements, and goals as needed. Help to ensure successful representation of departmental brands across media, through knowledge of brand standards, design templates and systems architecture. Administrative Support 15%: General administrative office support as needed, such as the following, but not limited to: calendaring, taking minutes, fielding inquiries, creating documents, filing, copy, distributing mail, replying to calls and emails, etc. Work Location: Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States. Why Join Us: The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome is the largest academic home for Down syndrome research. The Crnic Institute collaborates with prominent scientists and leaders around the globe to enable precision medicine approaches to improve health outcomes in Down syndrome. Learn more at: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/linda-crnic-institute . Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. A bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, communications, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Experience in Constant Contact or other email management system Experience with design programs such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite Experience with basic video editing Experience in social media management Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers . Questions should be directed to: Dillon McMurphy at dillon.mcmurphy@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 15, 2026. Anticipated Pay Range: The hiring range for this position has been established at: $24.00 to $35.00 / hour. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Temporary em