Director of Strategic Communications (Administrator I

Building the Future at Sonoma State University

Do you have a passion for innovative storytelling and impactful communication? We're on the lookout for a visionary leader to join our team as the Director of Strategic Communication!

As the Director of Strategic Communication, you will spearhead efforts to define and execute the organization’s communication strategy. This pivotal role involves leading dynamic teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering creative and compelling content across various channels. You’ll have the opportunity to shape narratives that amplify our mission, values, and vision.

• Innovate & Create:
  We offer a supportive environment where creativity thrives. Your vision will have a direct impact on shaping the future of our communication strategy and engaging audiences far and wide.
• Diverse & Inclusive Environment:
  Join a community that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work.
• Beautiful Campus:
  Our 269-acre campus is nestled in the stunning Sonoma hills, offering breathtaking views, green spaces, and a community vibe that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $7,500 to $9,167 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President. This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.

In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

The University is an Affiliated? Wait...

Sonoma State University, 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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