Communications Manager

Job No : 525474; 4 / 21 / 2023

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.

The University : California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.

The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students.

The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position : Reporting to the Senior Executive Director for University Advancement, the Communications Manager will serve as project manager, editor, and / or principal writer for a wide variety of print and electronic communications projects, including promotional materials and a diverse array of fundraising pieces.

Types of projects include brochures and flyers, direct mail pieces, invitations, event scripts, web site content, online giving, online event registration, email communications, and coordination of use of social media.

Oversight of the Advancement web pages will include project management, collaboration with the design team, development of page content, and regular updates of the pages.

The Communications Manager will provide support to the Division of University Advancement in the production of communication materials as a member of a team of Advancement professionals.

The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team to create written materials for internal and external audiences.

This position is part of the team that produces University Commencement annually.

Required Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years of experience in business or technical writing, communications, media relations, or related field.

Experience with electronic communications including web technologies, design, content management and social media. Demonstrated knowledge of standard concepts and practices related to the position.

Knowledge of when and how to use various channels of communication. Expertise in use of English grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

Understanding of branding and positioning strategies. Must possess integrity, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Must have strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Ability to : learn subject-specific terminology when developing written materials;
• develop and produce editorial content for web sites; work both collaboratively and independently; manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines;
• organize information for effective presentation in publications, web sites, and other media platforms; interact effectively with various external and internal constituents;

and maintain confidentiality at all times. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, 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 prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience in higher education environment. Drupal content management experience. Donor database management knowledge (Raiser’s Edge a plus).

Adobe Creative Suite competency.

Compensation : Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $3,750 - $11,146 / monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment : The Administrator I appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.

All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on May 5, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.

To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and / or interest in working in a multicultural / multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting.

The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Title IX Employer.

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