Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Theatre Production

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.

1. 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?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. 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.
4. 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.

1. Bachelor’s degree required with acceptance into a CCU graduate program.
2. Awareness of technical skills associated with content creation.
3. Undergraduate experience in the area of marketing preferred.
4. Desire to enter the marketing field preferred.

Mission Contribution

Contribute to CCU's Mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Graduate Assistant - Marketing & Theatre Production contributes to the mission by supporting the school in their marketing efforts, aiming to creatively communicate that the School of Music is a place to acquire the skills needed to transform the world with grace and truth through the art of music and theatre.

Marketing and Promotions

1. Amplify School of Music brand recognition through a comprehensive and cohesive marketing campaign, and do so with wise stewardship of funds allocated to this endeavor.
2. Brainstorm, formulate, and produce marketing campaigns for large initiatives within the school, utilizing assessment data for the enhancement of the campaigns.
3. Complete creative content requests through the CCU Communications work order system as needed.
4. Meet with the Dean and/or the Dean’s Assistant of the School of Music weekly for direction and oversight, and to discuss goals and progress.
5. Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Theatre Production

1. Track theatre prospective student inquiries, send initial email, answer any follow up questions, and assist in faculty communications.
2. Manage theatre budgets. Reconcile all credit cards for the Theatre Faculty.
3. Maintain and organize theatre storage and workshop spaces to ensure cleanliness, efficiency, and safe accessibility.
4. Provide direct supervision and training to Theatre Work-Study staff, ensuring effective performance and adherence to departmental standards.
5. Serve as Production Manager for all theatre productions.
6. Secure production rights and manage script distribution and returns.
7. Recruit, hire, and supervise student crew, work-study staff, and pit musicians.
8. Coordinate all production logistics, including truck/U-Haul rentals, load-in/load-out, and equipment (lifts, microphones, percussion).
9. Manage vendor relationships and rentals, including photography, videography (as permitted), and performance equipment.
10. Oversee performance operations, including comp ticket distribution and venue booking (e.g., Lakewood Cultural Center).
11. Handle financial administration, including processing stipends and production-related expenses.
12. Maintain theatre supplies and inventory (e.g., tape, materials) and ensure workshop readiness.
13. Coordinate administrative and scheduling needs, including contractor access (IDs, keys, parking), absence reporting, and special campus arrangements.

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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Graduate Assistant Program Details

The Graduate Assistant position is a minimum of a two year commitment and coincides with the entrance into and completion of a graduate program at CCU. Students may take 2-3 years to complete their academic program, depending on the program selected. Graduate Assistants are expected to complete a minimum of two years of service, and to stay in their role through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which they complete their graduate program.

The Graduate Assistant must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be accepted and enrolled in one of CCU’s graduate programs. A complete listing of degree opportunities and admissions requirements is posted at http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/. The standard workweek is 20 hours per week and will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week during the year.

Compensation includes a monthly stipend of $15.16 per hour and tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester.

Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.