Colorado Christian University - College of Adult & Graduate Studies

Communications

• Develop and execute media and communications strategies that advance Colorado Christian University's mission, reputation, and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the University's public relations agency, Centennial Institute’s public relations agency, coordinating story development, media opportunities, interviews, and earned media initiatives.
• Identify, cultivate, and develop compelling stories across the University by building relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and University leadership while maintaining an active pipeline of story opportunities.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, feature stories, media advisories, website content, and other institutional communications materials.
• Coordinate and support media engagement activities, including responding to media inquiries, facilitating interviews, and coordinating with on-campus media visits.
• Develop and manage content for internal and external audiences, ensuring messaging is accurate, timely, mission-aligned, and consistent with University priorities.
• Produce and coordinate the President's Friday Five and other recurring executive communications initiatives.
• Capture and edit basic video and podcast content to support storytelling, communications, and digital content needs across the University.
• Collaborate with Communications and Creative Services, Enrollment Marketing, University Advancement, the Office of the President, and other campus partners to support strategic communications objectives.
• Successfully prioritize and execute multiple communications projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and customer service.
• Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools responsibly to enhance research, content development, editing, and workflow efficiency while maintaining accuracy, originality, sound judgment, and adherence to University policies and professional standards.
• Monitor media coverage, track earned media results and provide reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement of communications efforts.
• Maintain high standards of service, professionalism, responsiveness, and confidentiality when representing the University and interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Media and Communications Manager

Director

• Serve as CCU’s primary compliance officer and subject matter expert for Section 504 and ADA accommodations across all three academic silos
• Ensure uniformity and legal compliance across CUS, CAGS, and CCU Academy
• Advise college-level accessibility coordinators embedded in each silo
• Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel when civil liability may be at issue
• Establish, implement, and monitor disability-related policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain disability policies, procedures, and programs as they relate to students with disabilities
• Evaluate and monitor disability compliance with ADA/ADAAA/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Remain up to date on all pending disability legislation, regulatory changes, and shifting legal mandates
• Arrange and provide for accommodations including low vision/blind/LD materials, assistive technology, and deaf/hard-of-hearing services
• Maintain student accommodation records and provide equal access

Director of Accessibility – Section 504 Coordinator for Students

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Faculty Development, contributing to departmental vision, priorities, and the advancement of faculty development systems and initiatives.
• Manage and direct the Faculty Mentoring Program, ensuring effective onboarding, development, and support of new and existing faculty.
• Coordinate and execute New Faculty Orientation, ensuring faculty readiness for teaching in an online adult learning environment.
• Oversee faculty performance monitoring systems, including the review and analysis of coaching observations, engagement metrics, and instructional quality indicators.
• Develop and deliver faculty performance reports, providing data-informed insights, identifying trends, and supporting academic leadership in decision-making.
• Oversee and coordinate the Faculty Course Review process, including evaluation, feedback, and follow-up support to ensure continuous instructional improvement.
• Plan, develop, and deliver faculty development training, ensuring alignment with best practices in online pedagogy, andragogy, student engagement, and assessment.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of faculty development resources, including the integration and strategic utilization of external professional development partnerships (e.g., Online Learning Consortium), ensuring resources are accessible, aligned with best practices, and effectively adopted by faculty.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, providing regular reports, insights, and recommendations related to faculty performance, development outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance faculty development, instructional practices, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of a high-functioning, professional faculty development department, grounded in innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in teaching and learning.
• Represent Faculty Development in meetings and complete additional duties as assigned.

Media and Communications Manager

Director of Accessibility – Section 504 Coordinator for Students

Assistant Director – Faculty Development