Communications and Project Specialist (Marketing Communications Professional II)

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks a Communications and Project Specialist in Marketing Communications Professional II to develop engaging content and lead marketing campaigns for the Parking and Transportation department. You will collaborate with campus stakeholders to promote programs and achievements and engage internal and external audiences.

The role requires strong project planning, editing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and uphold CSU

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Develops and implements marketing campaigns and communication plans.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to enhance brand image and engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Creates engaging content for marketing campaigns and publications.
• Develops and implements marketing campaigns and communication plans.
• Manages multiple projects with attention to objectives and timelines.
• Ensures compliance with branding and editorial standards.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Public relations

Branding

Project management

Editing

Content creation

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Job description

Communications and Project Specialist (Marketing Communications Professional II)

Classification: Marketing Communications Professional II

Department: The Parking and Transportation department within the Division of Administration and Finance provides access to the campus through alternative commute options and parking programs that mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality through the reduction of mobile source emissions. This role will work collaboratively with the campus community through creative and engaging content. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Communications and Project Specialist (Marketing Communications Professional II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Sub-Division:

Salary Range: $5,178 - $6,188 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

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

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two yearsof relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstratesacquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shownabove may be substituted for the required education on ayear-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may besubstituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Under general supervision, creates engaging content and developsand implements marketing campaigns, communication plans, andinitiatives. Applies professional level knowledge of the marketingand/or communications fields, including working knowledge of aspecialty area. Collaborates with various stakeholders to enhancethe university's brand image, promote programs and achievements,and engage with internal and external audiences. Worksindependently on most day-to-day assignments with generalsupervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment withobjectives. Handles multiple work priorities and is accountable forown work results. Work is reviewed for soundness of technicaljudgment. Working skills and knowledge of marketing, communications, publicrelations, branding, and/or related disciplines. Working knowledgeof protocols and institutional etiquette related to public andmedia relations. Working knowledge of copyright and otherapplicable laws pertaining to publications and the media. Skilledin developing and implementing marketing and/or communicationsstrategies and campaigns. Strong project planning andorganizational skills to plan, organize, and manage multiplemarketing projects. Strong composition and editing skills toquickly produce clear and concise standard documents for internaland external publication. Strong communication and interpersonalskills to create and deliver marketing initiatives and campaigns.Ability to provide lead work direction and training to others.Proficiency in using communication and marketing software andtools. A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU willmake a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or itis discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to complete the background checksatisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college oruniversity in English, journalism, public relations,communications, or a related field. A minimum of four years ofediting, writing, journalism, public relations, communications, ormarketing experience. Prior relevant work experience in highereducation. Knowledge of university policies, procedures,organizational structure, and protocol. Knowledge of personalcomputer systems (PC platform), word processing (Microsoft Word),web content management programs, email and internet programs, andAP style guidelines. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, andPhotoshop. Ability to adapt to and embrace new technologies.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

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 prohibitsdiscrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity,national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSUOut-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring ofemployees to perform CSU-related work outside the state ofCalifornia.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have receiveda final administrative decision or final judicial decisiondetermining that they have committed sexual harassment within thelast 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet theminimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer ofemployment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages ofthe application process must also sign a release form thatauthorizes the release of information by the applicant's currentand/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiatedallegations of misconduct.

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

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you arenot eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and anAcademic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, TeachingAssociate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistantposition.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; theinability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employeefrom 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.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submissionon the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific StandardTime)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail tocomplete all sections of the online application form will bedisqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoringany new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or facultypositions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU)will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-representedemployees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may besubject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignmentwith the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026 (9:00 PM)