Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202501652AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib I
Proposed Annual Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $47,500-$52,500. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
11/17/2025
Description of Work Unit
The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, Learning Innovation (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center, and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US, and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total budget is approximately $95 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016, 2024) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, Learning Innovation garners enrollments of over 15,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution committed to a 150-year-old mission of access to higher education for the citizens of Colorado and to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. The campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 171,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear, dry climate and generally pleasant temperature throughout the year.
Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.
Position Summary
The Product Marketing Coordinator is an entry-level position in the Office of Engagement & Extension Marketing and Communications team. The coordinator position conducts market research in support of new program launches and supports development of marketing and communications plans for new product launches. This position may also execute on new program launch marketing and communications tactics across channels including story development for traditional print and online (including web, social and email) communications platforms, and reporting with guidance, direction and approvals from department managers and leaders.
This position supports our overall department aims: to support development of quality programming that meets learner/community needs; to enable education access and expanded reach; to increase program awareness; to position and align OEE and CSU brands; to nurture relationships, partnerships and engagement with prospective learners; and to share stories of impact across Colorado and beyond.
The office location for this position is in Fort Collins, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work and travel throughout the state of Colorado may be necessary.
Required Job Qualifications
- Completed bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, business, or related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience in Marketing and Communications work (experience may include student work experience).
- Experience writing and editing copy.
- Demonstrated understanding of Marketing and Communications channels.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; OEE will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Understanding of and experience with channel reporting tools and metrics, including Google Analytics and internal reporting tools to collect and analyze relevant data.
- Understanding of and experience in market research.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of industry software.