Job Title

Speech Writer

Classification

Administrator II

AutoReqId

542592

Department

President’s Office

Sub-Division

President’s Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,812 - $15,449 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $11,700 - $14,300 per month)

Appointment Type

At- Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The President’s Office at California State University, Fullerton is seeking an exceptional individual to join the team as the Speech Writer (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Speech Writer advances the institutional mission and priorities through transparent, timely, impactful, and authentic messaging and communications while elevating California State University, Fullerton’s reputation, priorities, and leadership voices. The position reports to the Chief of Staff within the Office of the President and is responsible for producing, organizing, managing, and executing multi-channel communication strategies, content production, and activities on behalf of the President. The Speech Writer is responsible for leading communication strategy development while cultivating and maintaining effective relationships across the university and with community partners. The position ensures cogent articulation of the President’s goals, objectives, and priorities in the delivery of the university’s mission, values, and strategic direction through comprehensive and integrated, multi-channel communication strategies including, but not limited to, speechwriting, presentations, event support, scripts, social media content, high-profile correspondence, special reports, university-owned communication platforms website, and stakeholder and campus messaging. The role requires a proactive, strategic thinker with an eye toward excellence and a high standard of ethics, discretion, and confidentiality in dealing with internal and external constituencies and stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.

Diversity Statement

A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you.

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college of university in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, or related field. Five years of professional experience writing executive or legislative communications for public or private sector senior executives. Demonstrated excellent written communication skills, specifically as an executive speechwriter. Experience managing voice and message strategies. Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, use, and present data and metrics as part of the project management process. Experience working effectively with a wide range of collaborators—including academic environments, executive leadership, stakeholders, influencers, staff, alumni, community groups, donors, and elected officials.

Knowledge of methods for researching and identifying communication needs and target audiences through knowledge of web and social media communication platforms, tools, and best practices. Knowledge of interview techniques to effectively define and deliver messages. Ability to interview, research, and write for web, print, and social media. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to discrimination, harassment, or related in a public sector organization. Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws, California State University Executive Orders, and California State University, Fullerton policies. Knowledge of the complexity of historical, national, and local contexts regarding race and equity. Demonstrated project management skills. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, including communicating with empathy, accuracy, and cultural competency at all work levels. Experience with data visualization tools and graphic design is desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with students, staff, faculty, campus, and system-wide administrators, and visitors to the campus community. Skill in communicating with tact and diplomacy. Skill in utilizing various software applications such as Word, Excel, Google Chrome, and Google Suite with a high degree of accuracy and speed. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) and impact on communications and content strategies. Ability to function independently and organize workload with close attention to detail, manage multiple tasks and timelines, and make appropriate decisions following campus policies and procedures. Demonstrated technology savviness, including knowledge and experience in various communication channels, project management, and data capture platforms to design and capture multichannel content distribution.

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 Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience working on executive-level projects. Experience working within an academic setting. Experience with social media, digital, in-person and traditional environments to communicate with various audiences. Experience working with confidential and sensitive information. Experience with data visualization tools, web editing, and graphic design. Experience using digital and multichannel platforms including web, social media, and traditional formats to effectively communicate to a portfolio of diverse audiences. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Experience in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Special Working Conditions

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

Additional Information

Applications received by September 19, 2024, will receive priority consideration during the first review.

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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 limited 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.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

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 a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).