Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Human Resources Communications. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $120,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Assistant Director, Human Resources Communications to oversee the planning and implementation of communications to CSU employees through the CSU’s Intranet/digital communications platform, creative campaigns, and informational presentations and documents. This role works in the Integrated Internal Communications team and collaborates closely with the Systemwide Human Resources and Chancellor’s Office Human Resources teams in the Chancellor’s Office. The position will serve a critical role supporting the Integrated Internal Communications as the hub for HR and internal communications systemwide.

This position will work collaboratively with Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining teams as well as Title IX/Civil Rights teams and will assist with strategic planning as well as communications regarding employee resources and conferences/workshops/events within SWHR and the Chancellor's Office.

This position will partner with CO Marketing Communications and/Public Affairs teams to bring an internal communications lens to communications efforts, while ensuring continuity and consistency of CSU messaging. This position also requires collaboration with other cross-functional stakeholders at the CSU Chancellor's Office and the CSU's campuses.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Interim Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications, the Assistant Director, Human Resources Communications will:

-Develop, manage and execute a comprehensive integrated communications strategy for the Division of Human Resources. Identify the audience and implement various communication strategies and determine the frequency of communication and mediums to be used for optimal internal and external communication.

-Provide strategic and creative guidance to HR leadership and functional teams to ensure that divisional efforts align and support HR's goals and initiatives, as well as the CSU's mission.

-Serve as lead HR contact for new CSU Intranet/Workvivo site.

-Develop and distribute communications that explain or convey CSU policies or positions on issues to internal audiences through written communications and email/online/social media/Intranet platforms.

-Partner with leadership and functional teams, including Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining, and Title IX/Civil Rights teams on content and messaging.

-Write, create, and edit content; and conceive, design and produce SWHR emails, web content and messaging; and oversee the development of brochures, flyers, posters, and photography, that enhances awareness and promotes internal communications initiatives.

-Manage the use of social, electronic media and virtual event platforms for delivering integrated messages to reach broad audiences.

-Foster partnerships and collaboration throughout SWHR and the Chancellor's Office, to result in effective employer communications.

-Serve as the HR division's primary liaison with CO Marketing Communications and Public Affairs on initiatives and project management.

-Oversee the work of the Editorial Content Manager in producing the Chancellor’s Office internal newsletter.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.

-Minimum of five years related experience.

-Significant communications management experience with proven track record.

-Fluency with the Microsoft Office suite.

-Familiarity with employee intranet platforms.

-Strong writing, editing, research, and proofreading, including ability to present concepts verbally.

-Leadership skills for directing and overseeing projects.

-Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to adapt to changing information and needs, coordinate multiple assignments, establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines.

-Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population.

-Ability to accurately translate multifaceted technical information into common ordinary terms.

-Confident communicator and presenter.

-Strong project management experience.

-Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.

-Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management.

-Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.

-Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts.

-Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization.

-Excellent active listening skills.

-Problem solving and root cause identification skills.

-Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.

-Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

-Knowledge of and/or experience in Human Resources Management preferred.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 24, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

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.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.