CSUF Internal Careers Listing

Job Title

Marketing, Communications and Design Specialist

Classification

Marketing and Communications Professional II

Auto Req. ID

558113

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,178 - $7,543 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,178 - $6,361 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Office of Student Life and Leadership within the Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing support and fostering community engagement to empower students through involvement, leadership, and co-curricular learning opportunities to enhance their Titan Experience. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Marketing, Communications and Design Specialist (Marketing and Communications Professional II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Student Life and Leadership, the Marketing, Communications and Design Specialist develops and implements marketing strategies, communication plans, outreach efforts, and engagement initiatives that promote department initiatives within the Engagement and Well-Being cluster, specifically Basic Needs Services, Dean of Students/Care Services, Disability Support Services, Office of Student Conduct, and Student Life and Leadership. Prioritize requests from Basic Needs Services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creation of various social media images; communication for social media and email; develop newsletters; enhance existing and new presentations for workshops and events; create videos for communication and promotion; create images for websites; recommend and implement website revisions; and participation on related committees. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Under general supervision, creates engaging content and develops and implements marketing campaigns, communication plans, and initiatives. Applies professional level knowledge of the marketing and/or communications fields, including working knowledge of a specialty area. Collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance the university’s brand image, promote programs and achievements, and engage with internal and external audiences. Works independently on most day-to-day assignments with general supervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment with objectives. Handles multiple work priorities and is accountable for own work results. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment.

Working skills and knowledge of marketing, communications, public relations, branding, and/or related disciplines. Working knowledge of protocols and institutional etiquette related to public and media relations. Working knowledge of copyright and other applicable laws pertaining to publications and the media. Skilled in developing and implementing marketing and/or communications strategies and campaigns. Strong project planning and organizational skills to plan, organize, and manage multiple marketing projects. Strong composition and editing skills to quickly produce clear and concise standard documents for internal and external publication. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to create and deliver marketing initiatives and campaigns. Ability to provide lead work direction and training to others. Proficiency in using communication and marketing software and tools.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field. Knowledge of campus and community resources for students. Participation in ally ship trainings or willingness to participate in on-campus ally trainings after hiring. Knowledge and experience with platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Canvas, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Forward thinker in recruitment, outreach, and marketing for a major university. Ability to use standard office equipment and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook). Ability and specialized skills to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; work independently and effectively as part of a team; exercise tact, discretion, and good judgment; handle sensitive and confidential information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and possess strong computer skills including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees