CSUMB Careers

Classification:   Marketing Communications Professional III
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week  
FLSA:   Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $6,114 (Step 3) to $7,023 (Step 10)* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: March 23, 2026
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

Employment with the California State University System

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Web Publisher and Communications Specialist serves as the lead digital publisher and a strategic communications partner for the Division of Academic Affairs. The position is primarily responsible for overseeing, publishing, and governing Academic Affairs web content to ensure accuracy, clarity, accessibility, brand alignment, and consistency across colleges, departments, and academic programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: 

1. Serves as lead digital content publisher for Academic Affairs. Oversees web content updates across colleges, departments, and academic programs. Writes, edits, rewrites and structures digital content for website, dashboards, and social media. Reviews and approves submitted content to ensure compliance with editorial, brand and accessibility (Title II) standards. Uses QA and accessibility tools to detect and correct issues in collaboration with University Communications. Establishes and maintains content governance practices, recommends improvements to digital workflows and information architecture, and applies SEO and user experience best practices to enhance visibility, usability, and engagement. Develops an annual social media calendar for the Office of the Provost units, supporting content creation and tracking metrics of engagement.
2. In collaboration with the Senior Administrative Coordinator, serves as a primary communications resource for the Office of the Provost, providing strategic counsel and execution support for division-wide messaging. Advises academic leadership on messaging, audience segmentation, timing and channels. Ensures alignment with university strategic priorities, CSU policies, and institution-wide message through coordination with University Communications.
3. Produces high-quality written and visual communications for internal and external audiences. Translates complex academic, regulatory, and policy information into accessible content. Works with faculty, deans, chairs, and subject matter experts. Provides editorial review for clarity, accuracy, tone and consistency.
4. Collaborates with University Communications and Marketing, Information Technology, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Office of the President and other campus units to ensure coordinated, consistent and timely communications. Serves as a liaison between Academic Affairs and campus partners on communication-related initiatives and projects, balancing institutional consistency with unit-specific needs.
5. Develops, documents and maintains standard operating procedures, workflows, and best practices for Academic Affairs communications. Provides training, lead work direction, coaching, and troubleshooting support to Academic Affairs staff and web editors on communication tools, platforms, and content standards. In collaboration with Information Technology, evaluates communication technologies and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Support divisional reporting, strategic planning, and assessment through data-informed communication practices.
6. Develops, implements and manages comprehensive marketing and communications campaigns, programs and procedures aligned with university vision and mission, and evaluates integrated communication plans in support of Academic Affairs leadership, academic planning, accreditation, curriculum, faculty initiatives and shared governance.

Other Functions:

1. Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

Knowledge: Thorough and advanced knowledge and understanding of marketing, branding, communications, public relations, and related roles. Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively use media outlets including planning media  coverage and media publicity campaigns for the university and events. Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages. Working knowledge of marketing and research techniques and methods.

Skills: Advanced analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of initiatives and projects within time and budget constraints. Strong story development and journalistic writing skills, as well as advanced editorial skills. Advanced public and internal relations skills to effectively represent the university, engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, and manage and/or negotiate vendor partnerships. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to build and foster strong relationships as well as drive change initiatives. Advanced skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of others. Advanced skill to appropriately use technology and relevant event planning and management tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of campus events and subject matter expertise in relation to current events to identify and capitalize on media opportunities that will promote the university and increase positive media coverage. Demonstrated competence in independently applying advanced judgment to create and implement strategies and initiatives. Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies and campaigns, with a record of accomplishment of achieving measurable results. Ability to analyze and select pertinent facts and integrate them into communication vehicles. Ability to apply market research to identify communication needs and target audiences. Ability to apply appropriate statistical techniques and methods to research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four 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.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Thorough and advanced knowledge of strategic communications, marketing, branding, and digital communications within a complex, mission-driven organization, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including demonstrated success translating complex academic, regulatory, and policy-related information into clear, accessible, executive-level and institution-wide communications across multiple platforms.
• Advanced communication, consultative, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, build trust and credibility, and work effectively with senior academic leaders, faculty, and cross-functional campus stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of web governance, content strategy, accessibility standards, and applied design and user experience principles to ensure effective, inclusive, and professional digital communications.
• Proficiency in communication and marketing technologies, including content management systems, email and dashboard tools, basic HTML/CSS , and analytics and quality-assurance tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Siteimprove) to inform continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities, exercise sound judgment and discretion with sensitive or institutionally significant information, and proactively recommend communication strategies aligned with institutional priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in higher education, non-profit, or public-sector communications.
• Experience providing web governance, editorial oversight, or content review for multiple units or departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with web publishing including content management systems.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
• 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. 
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).  The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
• This position has been designated as a sensitive position with: access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards
• This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.  May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. 

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.  

BENEFITS/PERKS: 

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit the Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailinghumanresources@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.