Job Title: Associate Director, Events & Digital Marketing, Ed Robson Arena

Department: Robson Arena

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,100 undergraduate students and a small Master of Arts in teaching program. It is located on a 99-acre campus adjacent to downtown, ‘Olympic City’, Colorado Springs. The campus sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The college operates an innovative curricular approach, known as the Block Plan, which entails students taking one course at a time for three and a half weeks, with the academic year divided into eight “blocks.” The Colorado College Department of Athletics sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the NCAA Division III level and two at the Division I level. Division III programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), with the exception of Men’s Lacrosse (independent) and Women’s Lacrosse (WIAC affiliate). Division I Men’s Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), and Division I Women’s Soccer competes as an affiliate member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).

Job Summary

Collaborate with the Executive Director to lead, direct, manage, and coordinate assigned events independently, exercising discretion and independent judgement. Serve as the Executive Director’s designee in their absence. Lead the development and implementation of digital and video promotional and marketing materials for Ed Robson Arena, including signage and communications, as well as strategic social media plans. Work collaboratively with Executive Director and Assistant Director, Operations to support CC varsity hockey game day operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the event-related operations of the arena, including external rentals. Manage and execute assigned events to include logistics, vendors, branding, and setup/take-down. Ensure excellent communication and collaboration throughout the planning process with both internal and external constituents.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to foster positive relationships with campus, governing bodies, and the City of Colorado Springs in support of marketing, coordinating, scheduling, and executing events in the arena. Manage all aspects of the arena in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Operations, on all event staffing needs, and provide clear information and feedback to staff as appropriate.
• Oversee the scheduling and management of the Chapman Community Room for both internal and external user groups. Ensure groups follow guidelines and serve as liaisons to campus partners, including Bon Appetit.
• Manage the Guest Services area during CC varsity game days, and support the Assistant Director, Operations, with other game day staffing and operational needs. Lead development and execution of all hockey-related purchases, including parking passes and credentials.
•  Lead strategy and management of Ed Robson Arena social media platforms, collaborating with athletics and campus staff to cross-promote and highlight initiatives. Develop authentic content featuring events and partners, as well as arena notifications. Stay current on trends, storytelling techniques, and best practices in sports and digital media.
• Maintain Ed Robson Arena website content and layout, ensuring the site is both a strong information reference guide and a marketing/storytelling vehicle.
• Overall lead for creation and maintenance of arena graphics and marketing projects, including signage, promotional materials, presentation decks, advertisements, and event email correspondence.
• Support the video production team with graphic creation and other needs for both broadcast and in-venue productions.
• Support the reconciliation of expenses and billing processing as outlined by the college.
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to the rules and policies of Colorado College, the conference, and the NCAA.
• Actively support the college’s commitment to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working safely; immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents; following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training.
• Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources wisely and supporting the college’s sustainability initiatives and innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) of relevant professional experience;
• ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment;
• fluency with technology platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, JotForm, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms;
• proven ability to create digital and video content, manage social media campaigns, and produce polished visual content;
• strong business acumen, organizational, project management, and communication skills with keen judgement and attention to detail;
• demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse constituents from different cultural backgrounds;
• ability to perform occasional heavy physical effort to move and set up equipment related to facilities, game‑day operations, and similar activities.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: April 3, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Required documents include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Dawn Moore, Executive Director, Robson Arena, with questions: dmoore2024@coloradocollege.edu

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $56,958 to $68,349 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

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Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html