Marketing Communications Professional III, Office Provost

Marketing Communications Professional III, Office of the Provost

Classification: Marketing Communications Professional III

Department: The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs plans and manages all academic and instructional resources that support the teaching, scholarship, and research mission of Cal State Fullerton. The office strives to serve as acentral resource for the campus community, ensuring quality academic programming and fostering partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to promote and support faculty and student success. The Office of the Provost achieves this by empowering faculty, staff, administrators, and students with the knowledge and support necessary so that we can each carry out our individual roles in fulfilling our university's mission.

We seek an exceptional individual to join our Operations team as the Marketing Communications Professional III, Office of the Provost. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and anactive, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity,and kindness.

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Salary Range: $5,877 - $6,618 per month

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00PM

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four yearsof relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on ayear-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-yearbasis. Works independently under general supervision, performs advanced work by exercising significant authority for most marketing and communications projects and responsibilities.

Projects involve the execution of public affairs, media relations, publications, and marketing programs. The work is more complex, broader in scope andhas significant impact on the success of the project or program.

Applies professional knowledge or expertise in one or more specialty area, including developing and implementing strategic marketing and/or communication plans and initiatives. Work isfocused on ensuring alignment with overall objectives. Demonstrates advanced discernment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Often accountable for smaller programs/projects or a major portion of a larger program/project.

Oversees complex projects and initiatives to promote the university's brand image and reputation. In collaboration with management, assesses, formulates, and evaluates marketing programs,processes, and procedures. Decision-making is based on marketing and communication best practices, standards, and guidelines;university policy; and overall marketing strategies and goals. Thework involves daily contact with university management, members of the media, and other key constituencies. Conducts media outreach tobuild relationships and university credibility with the media.

Handles multiple work priorities and may provide lead work direction with accountability for results. 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 forthe university and events. Demonstrated ability to keep abreast ofcampus 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.

Advanced analytical and organizational skills to organize,prioritize and manage the successful completion of initiatives and projects within time and budget constraints. Ability to analyze andselect pertinent facts and integrate them into communication vehicles. Strong story development and journalistic writing skills,as well as advanced editorial skills. Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages.

Working knowledge of marketing and research techniques and methods.

Ability to apply market research to identify…