Director of Campaign Communications, University Advancement

Job Overview

With the recent launch of an institutional strategic plan and ranking as a top university for social mobility, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is embarking on its largest philanthropic fundraising campaign.

University Advancement’s Director of Campaign Communications (Director) will provide strategic leadership in the planning, development, writing and implementation of campaign related communication and branding materials, working in concert with University Communications.

Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement (UA) and serving as a member of the UA senior leadership team, the Director works as a strategic advisor to the Vice President and division leadership supporting campaign and development outreach.

The Director has primary responsibility for developing, managing, and executing a comprehensive communication strategy, including the creation of written collateral for UA, overseeing the day-to-day operations of internal and external communications, and expanding branding for the comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Serving as the UA lead and liaison to University Communications, the Director composes, writes, edits, and manages the production of a full range of materials to effectively support UA’s fundraising goals and to convey the university’s mission to diverse constituencies.

This position will create, oversee, and manage UA’s campaign communications including case for support materials, articles, web content, external communications, and content for collateral.

The Director will also coordinate with members of the University Communications’ team to amplify the presence of CSUSM’s philanthropic and development initiatives with a focus on regional, national and, where appropriate, international media outlets.

The Director will create and manage shared language and content for external communications, proposals, case statements, collateral, and scripts.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Position Summary

Director of Campaign Communications (Administrator II)

This is a full time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.

In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our .

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $9,167 - $9,584 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range : $4,812 - $15,449 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity.

We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11 : 59pm on August 4, 2024.

Application requires a cover letter to be submitted.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment.

Any offer of employment 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.

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.

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

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions ( H1-B visas).