Marketing Communications Strategist; Marketing Communications Professional III

Position: Marketing Communications Strategist (Marketing Communications Professional III)

Job Title
:
Marketing Communications Strategist

Classification
:
Marketing Communications Professional III

Department
:
Deans Office College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Division
:
Vice President Academic Affairs

Salary Range
: $5,877 - $6,236 per month

Appointment Type
:
Ongoing

Time Base
:
Full Time

Work Schedule
:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours

About CSUF

Cal State Fullerton, founded in 1957, serves more than 43,000 students on 241 acres in Southern California and is a leading campus of the California State University system. The university is an intellectual and cultural hub for the region, fostering workforce development and economic growth while providing robust support programs and ongoing professional development for its staff, faculty, and administrators.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as 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 who uphold inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination.

About the Position

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is committed to educating students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically, and environmentally astute civically responsible alumni. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Marketing Communications Strategist (Marketing Communications Professional III), characterized by positive attitude, energy, ethics, inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Strategist serves as the college’s lead storyteller, content strategist, and communications liaison. Responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication plans that promote the college’s programs, people, and priorities across web, digital, and print platforms.

Other duties include researching, writing, and publishing feature stories, press releases, and news items; overseeing and maintaining the college website; collaborating with the Social Media Analyst and Media Production Specialist; developing creative materials to advance the college’s mission; ensuring alignment with CSU and CSUF brand standards, accessibility (ATI) compliance, and strategic goals; and performing additional assignments as required.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced education may substitute for required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communication plans, public‑relations campaigns, and media outreach.
• Advanced writing, editorial, and story‑development skills.
• Analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills; ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Knowledge of CSU and CSUF brand standards, accessibility (ATI) compliance, and legal/ethical guidelines.
• Experience in higher‑education or non‑profit communications is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or non‑profit communications.
• Photography and/or video production skills.
• Familiarity with CSU and CSUF branding and accessibility standards.
• Track record of developing strategic communication campaigns and measuring engagement outcomes.

License / Certifications

Valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and media coverage.

May lift up to 25 pounds of marketing materials or equipment.

Additional Information

California State University Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. 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 race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

Effective October 1 2025, the CSU will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU‑represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9.

Hiring Preference

On‑Campus CSUEU Employees.

Key Skills

• Internal Control
• Accounting And Auditing
• Accounts Handling
• General Services
• Elevator
• Brand

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

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