Communications Specialist

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Vice Provost, manages the planning and execution of journalistic storytelling content and related marketing activities for the university's Future Planning across multiple platforms and a wide variety of audiences. Responsible for the oversight of all related graphic and video design in conjunction with Strategic Communications to ensure Future Planning efforts are on brand with campus standards. Acts as the as the primary liaison and provides leadership and guidance to campus constituents as well as regional community partners regarding Future Planning content.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of day-to-day editorial and digital content for Future Planning communications. This includes writing, editing, and publishing content; directing the creation of related graphic design and video components; and ensuring that all communications, marketing materials and collateral adhere to university standards, and maintain compliance with ATI and other campus guidelines: Responsible for the overall communication vision and strategy for Future Planning, which includes the development and execution of a comprehensive annual communication plan.
• Acts as the primary liaison with campus partners to disseminate Future Planning content in a wide variety of media platforms. In collaboration with URD, build relationships with regional community partner to publish AA stories: Works with campus partners to integrate Future Planning communications into various internal and external newsletters and social media platforms.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to manage communications for a large, complex, campus-wide university initiative including the ability to supervise the work of designers, videographers and others on the theme, design, and content of electronic, and web-based publications to maximize impact. Significant experience in writing, editing, and proofreading copy to produce a wide variety of communications targeted for internal and external audiences. Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of public relations, including mechanics of content creation and AP style writing, and editing. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate orally and in writing at a level appropriate for the position. Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external constituents to facilitate the delivery of relevant, timely, and positive information to the campus community and the public about Future Planning. Demonstrated ability to utilize sound judgment and proactive problem-solving techniques plus the ability to determine when issues need to be escalated to the AVP. Ability to stay abreast of current social media and communications trends and updated on available technology.

Ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals at all levels throughout the campus as well as off-campus partners and the public. Ability to treat others with dignity and respect, empathy, fairness, and professionalism, consistent with the university mission, values, and strategic vision. Demonstrated knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, and web design software packages. Demonstrated ability to identify and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field (Marketing, Communications or Journalism preferred) and four years of related professional or technical experience required.

• Experience writing for a higher education or other large institution preferred.

• Working knowledge of a content management system such as Drupal and experience managing video and graphic design projects preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

Academic Planning

Classification

Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,842 - $7,083 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,842 - $8,759 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.