Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Educational Communications for Student Affairs, the Educational Communications Specialist is responsible for developing marketing and communications work product for the Administration and Divisional Operations (ADO) unit, focusing on External Relations and Development operations that supports the educational mission and furthers Student Affairs’ commitment to retain and support a diverse and inclusive student body.

Department Summary

The Division of Student Affairs promotes student success throughout the Cal Poly experience by providing Learn by Doing opportunities, delivering innovative student-centered programs, supporting personal growth, encouraging lifelong connections, and empowering all students within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Student Affairs Communications is the unit responsible for providing educational communications services to Administration and Divisional Operations and other Student Affairs departments, enhancing and supporting the effective achievement of student success and engagement outcomes.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Demonstrated skill in modeling a culture of open and honest communication, respect, inclusion, integrity, balance, high achievement, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – including a through working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to initiate, establish and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• General knowledge and skills in external relations and a foundational knowledge of fundraising, communications, and public administration principles, practices, and methods.
• Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles, and techniques related to communications in public affairs and external relations, and to develop conclusions and make recommendations.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and public relations, or a related field. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $63,000-$77,700 Per Year

Classification Range: $49,752 - $90,000 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

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.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.