Communications Specialist

Department Cybersecurity Center

Job Description

Generate student awareness and interest in The Cybersecurity Center through a wide range of outreach and communication activities including social media, email, and print communication, presentations, and online events.

QA all communications materials to ensure that all communications are aligned with our brand, messaging, and tone of voice.

Identify outreach opportunities by maintaining active communication with other departments at the university.

Research, collect, and analyze data to help support strategies for the best outreach and communications practices.

Collaborate with other departments and cross-analyze data for outreach outcome statistics.

Maintain and update a list of media contacts and foster relationships with key journalists in the Cybersecurity field both locally and nationally.

Organize and enable coverage of activities and events and provide media representatives with relevant information.

Required Qualifications

Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide audience

Superb organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize duties Ability to research industry market news and audience trend data using multiple sources

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a cybersecurity training or educational environment

Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role in Communications, Project Management, or a related department

Experience in leading projects with limited deadlines

Salary for Announcement

The hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this part-time Temp Hourly position is established at $20 / hour for 7 hours a week.

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS AND HAVE TO ENROLL IN A PERA RETIREMENT ACCOUNT.

Closing Date 12/15/2026

Posting Representative Carlos Alcala

Posting Representative Email calcala1@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu .

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.