Marketing Communications Specialist

Type of Appointment : Full-Time Probationary

Job Classification : Public Affairs / Communications Specialist II

Anticipated Hiring Range : $4146 - $5400 per month

Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm unless otherwise notified.

Recruitment Closing Date : September 17 2025

THE DEPARTMENT :

The Department of Strategic Communications (StratComm) in the Office of the President is Cal Poly Pomonas central communications office responsible for driving clear consistent and coordinated brand storytelling. StratComms team informs engages and inspires internal and external audiences to join Cal Poly Pomona in transforming lives through student success. StratComms portfolio of responsibilities includes media relations reputation management crisis communications branding marketing digital and social media visual and written storytelling across multiple platforms executive and internal communications advancement communications and graphic design and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Integrated Marketing Communications Campaigns for Collins College Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch (RKR) Horsehill Vineyards (HV)
• Develop implement and evaluate integrated marketing communications campaigns for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Strategic Communications The Collins College and other divisions as needed to define objectives develop strategies and execute creative tactics.
• Engage university colleagues and external consultants / vendors to facilitate dialogue solicit input and gain buy-in; clarify deliverables deadlines roles and responsibilities; ensure deliverables are produced on time and within budget.
• Create and edit content across multiple platforms that tells the story of The Collins College RKR and HV and inspires audiences to attend work at and / or support them.
• Conceive story ideas gather info and write marketing content that is accurate engaging on-brand timely and appropriate to the medium. May involve research interviewing data analysis and interpretation cross-campus collaboration and curation of relevant info to strengthen storytelling.
• Create and / or edit executive communications for the college dean; create content for marketing collateral ads websites email social media digital signage Collins College catalog Collins Magazine and video scripts. Work with Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy to create new communication vehicles in support of Collins Colleges initiatives and priorities as appropriate.
• Coordinate and project manage StratComm and vendor creation / updates of digital and print assets for Collins College RKR HV and Collins Magazine.
• Set strategy for and maintain social media channels for Collins College RKR HV.
• Supervise student assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Compensation Notice

This position is offered under the CSU classification and salary structure in effect at the time of posting. Please note that the CSU compensation system for this classification will transition to a step-based structure following implementation effective October 1 2025. Employees in this classification will move to the step system and Marketing Communications Professional II after hire in accordance with CSU guidelines.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to the CSU Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) bargaining unit 9. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is : minimum$4146 and maximum$7500 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go to the Acceptable I-9 website.

University Driving Requirements

Positions that require driving for university business by using apersonal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must : 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Child Abuse / Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at the Child Abuse / Neglect Reporting policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at : and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs 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.

Other Notices

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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4146 - 5400