Operations Asst for the Institute of Cannabis Research

Primary Duties

Marketing and Communications

• Manage the Institute's marketing and communications activities, including website content, newsletters, email communications, infographics, annual reports, and other communication materials.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement the ICR marketing and website plan to support organizational goals and priorities.
• Coordinate communications and marketing efforts with campus partners at CSU and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and effective outreach.
• Supervise and provide direction to student employees supporting marketing, communications, and website activities.
• Develop, organize, and maintain digital and print communications to effectively promote ICR programs, initiatives, and activities.

ICR Operations Support

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities supporting ICR programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the ICR Board, responding to inquiries and facilitating communication with board members and stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, communications, and outreach activities related to ICR Board meetings and events.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and other documentation to support ICR Board meetings.
• Record, prepare, and distribute meeting minutes and maintain appropriate records of Board activities and decisions.

Annual Conference and Special Projects

• Coordinate and support the planning and execution of the annual conference and other ICR events, including developing contracts, coordinating event logistics, processing honoraria, managing registration for ICR staff and Board members, coordinating travel reimbursements and reservations, and arranging catering and other event services.
• Support special initiatives and projects as assigned by the Director, which may include website migration, advancement initiatives, and Board strategic planning.
• Collaborate with the Director and Strategic Partnership and Outreach Specialist to coordinate organizational partnerships and support planning and execution of the annual roundtable.

Ancillary Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the university and ICR operations, which may include providing operational support for ICR meetings, activities, and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Evidence of effective written communication skills
• 1 year in a position supporting the operation of a program
• Experience managing internal and external office/ program/ professional communications
• Experience managing internal and external contracting and agreement processes

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with Marketing
• 3 or more years in a position supporting operation of a program in an academic setting
• Experience with budget/fiscal management Experience with website management
• Experience producing materials for marketing and communication

Additional Job Description

• Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is on-site for the Pueblo Campus.

Salary

$54,000 to $62,000

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on September 25th, 2026 will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are expected to be performed in person at a University work location. Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly identified in the position announcement.

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu .

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX ( Policies and Procedures ).