Associate Director, Communication and Marketing

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks an Associate Director of Communication and Marketing within the Office of Alumni Engagement. The role leads strategic communications, brand messaging, and marketing initiatives to strengthen alumni engagement and university visibility.

Ideal candidates will bring leadership experience, strong writing, and a collaborative style to foster inclusive, high-impact communication across departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university and two years of communications/marketing experience.
• Strong written communication and supervisory capabilities.
• Experience with alumni engagement, database management, and basic research methods.
• Ability to manage relationships across administrative levels and work flexible hours.

Skills

Written communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Publishing software

Job description

Associate Director, Communication and Marketing

Classificaiton: Administrator I

Department: The Office of Alumni Engagement within the Division of University Advancement strives to foster a lifelong community of alumni connected to each other and to the institution with the goal of generating private financial support and engagement with the University. Alumni Engagement staff also supports the Alumni Association Board of Directors in efforts to advance a positive CSUF image, promote university and alumni accomplishments, and provide opportunities for alumni networking. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Director, Communication and Marketing (Administrator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Sub-Division:

Salary Range: $6,800 - $8,300 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

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

About CSUF:

Job Summary:

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university. Two years of experience in communications and marketing. Excellent written communication skills are needed for writing communication pieces that represent alumni engagement. Supervisory experience. Database management and knowledge of basic methods/procedures for research and statistical analysis. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience with publishing software. Ability to understand complex processes. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships at various administrative levels; ability to speak and write logically and effectively.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with alumni in higher education setting. Graphic design experience. Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar database systems. Board of directors and/or volunteer management. Experience with Microsoft Office and publishing software. Ability to analyze and maintain the budget and accounting processes of an administrative unit.

Special Working Conditions:

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Must be able to work the annual commencement ceremonies.

Additional Information:

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. 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 regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 (9:00 PM)