The Strategic Partnerships Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt, remote position that reports to the Director of Marketing. This individual must be self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects and priorities at a time and have excellent relational skills. The person in this role will be responsible for handling discreet and confidential information and for providing high-quality customer service to partners, prospective students, guests, staff, faculty, and students.
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We’re Looking For Candidates Who Have
Two years of customer-focused experience in a busy, fast-paced office environment with a proven track record of administrative support; preferably in a higher education, ministry, or business setting.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach.
Ability to work positively and effectively as a team member and as an individual contributor.
Ability to work in a high-energy environment and effectively manage multiple tasks; highly motivated to achieve goals.
Proficiency with computer software, especially Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and related programs.
Highly developed business communications skills; speaking, writing, editing, and proofing.
Key Job Duties
Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator contributes to the mission by being a member of a Christ-centered business team that is committed to serving CCU students, employees, and constituents with grace and truth.
Assist and support the Director of Marketing and the Strategic Partnerships Specialist on strategic projects and initiatives related to business development and strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with the Enrollment and Marketing management staff members and with various departments across the University.
Prepare, distribute, and maintain official documents, proposals, reports, policies, and procedures.
Record, track, and maintain strategic partnership documents, plans, approvals, and reports.
Perform a variety of administrative support duties, ensuring department members and partners have necessary supplies for events and promotion.
Strategically plan and coordinate travel needs, meetings, events, scheduling requirements, and meetings for the Senior Strategic Partnership Specialist.
Coordinate and collaborate in the use of communication forums such as email, distribution lists and web-based resources such as CRM, accounting systems, instant messaging, and video conferencing.
Communicate with partners on a regular basis ensuring contract terms are met and adhered to. This includes the scheduling of events and announcements for partner beneficiaries.
Work closely with the internal marketing, enrollment, academic, and other internal departments and external entities to prepare for events.
Order marketing collateral and promotional products as needed.
Process and coordinate proper accounting requisitions according to policy, including marketing work orders, scholarship campaigns, and marketing collateral for events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. Requires sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and conducting phone conversations for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.
What We Offer Our Employees
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.
Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $18.50 - $19.50 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Spiritual Requirements
Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.
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