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Position Description
Public Relations Coordinator

Position Title:  Public Relations Coordinator
Position #          23036                       
FLSA Status:   Exempt
Reports To:      Director of College Communications
Supervises:       Staff as Assigned 

Basic Function:

Internal and external communications; liaison with media, writing press releases and copy for college publications 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining relationship with local and national media, writing press releases, features, profiles, and stories for media outlets, write and distribute newsletter, attend CCA and community functions fostering partnerships and sponsorship with CCA programs, work with CCA departments to generate ideas to promote CCA, editing and proofreading. Writing key messages that resonate with the college’s mission and strategic goals. Ability to collaborate with others in strategic planning and implementation. Support with marketing, web and publication copy. Manage multiple projects. Other duties as assigned to support the Communications Office.  

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary:   Beginning salary range is mid $30s to low $40s.  CCA offers an excellent benefit plan.  Leave and holiday benefits are also included. For more information on the insurance benefits, click on the following link:  http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html#ExemptBenefitMaterials.

Application Process:

To apply, send a letter of application specifically addressing the position requirements, a professional resume, and the names of three professional references with their contact information, to:

            E-mail:              HR@CCAurora.edu  Note:  E-mailed applications are preferred.
            Fax:                  303-360-4772
            US Mail:           Human Resources
                                    Community College of Aurora
                                    16000 E. CentreTech Parkway
                                    Aurora, Colorado  80011-9036

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

Deadline to Submit Application Material:  Position is open until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 25, 2008.  E-mail HR@CCAurora.edu with questions regarding the application process.

Notice to all Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits.  For more information, visit www.copera.org.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Community College of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act and Title II of the ADA. Written inquiries may be referred to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy., Suite A201, Aurora, CO  80011-9036.

CCA Mission:

“The Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence inteaching, learning and service to our diverse community.”