Senior Outreach Specialist

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,587 - 95,540; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento State, The California State University, is seeking a Marketing Communications Professional III for the Center for California Studies. You will lead nationwide outreach, shape communications strategy, and manage social media for the Capital Fellows Programs.

The role requires advanced marketing knowledge, strong writing, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across university and government partners. Travel and flexible schedule may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of marketing, communications, public relations, and branding.
• Strong story development and journalistic writing with editorial skills.
• Advanced communication to build relationships and drive initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies with measurable results.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills for managing projects within time/budget.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to research and craft messages.
• Public and internal relations to interact with stakeholders and vendors.
• Ability to meet university diversity and equity goals with diplomacy.
• Demonstrated awareness of current events to leverage media opportunities.
• Willingness to travel for duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement the Center’s annual nationwide outreach activities.
• Develop and implement communications and social media for Capital Fellows Programs.
• Lead and coordinate outreach with internal and external partners.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Ensure messaging aligns with university branding and equity goals.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Story development

Communication skills

Campaign strategies

Analytical skills

Statistical techniques

Public relations

Program objectives

Media relations

Travel availability

Diversity & equity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job no: 559230
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Classification Title: Marketing Communications Professional III

Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, August 16th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The Senior Outreach Specialist position is a leadership position for the Center for California Studies. This position is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the Center’s annual nationwide outreach activities and developing and implementing communications and social media for the Capital Fellows Programs.

FLSA: Exempt(Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,877 per month (Step 1) -$7,164 per month (Step 11)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,877 per month (Step 1) -$8,561 per month (Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: M-F 8-5; some additional hours as necessary

Department Information

The Center for California Studies is based at Sacramento State – the “Capital Campus” of the California State University.

The Center for California Studies operates the Capital Fellows Programs. Being located in California’s capital strategically positions the Center to be the link between the University and the three branches of California’s government, think tanks, other universities, and outside partnerships involved with public service in California. This, paired with our extensive research, academic programming, and position as part of the country’s largest public university system makes us uniquely equipped to fulfill our mission to bridge academia and government in the service of strengthening California’s democracy.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Advanced knowledge and understanding of marketing, communications, public relations, branding, web design, digital marketing/social strategies and campaigns.
• 2. Strong story development and journalistic writing skills, as well as advanced editorial skills. Advanced skill to appropriately use technology and relevant event planning and management tools.
• 3. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to build and foster strong relationships as well as drive change initiatives.
• 4. Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies and campaigns, with a record of accomplishment of achieving measurable results.
• 5. Advanced analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of initiatives and projects within time and budget constraints.
• 6. Ability to apply appropriate statistical techniques and methods to research and to analyze and select pertinent facts and integrate them into communication vehicles.
• 7. Advanced public and internal relations skills to effectively represent the university, engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, and manage and/or negotiate vendor partnerships, as well as experience preparing and delivering presentations for small and large groups consisting of students, faculty, and governmental stakeholders.
• 8. Ability to articulate, develop and implement program objectives that meet university diversity and equity goals, and proven ability to effectively and diplomatically interact with a variety of individuals and organizations with competing goals and objectives.
• 9. Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of relevant events and subject matter expertise in relation to current events to identify and capitalize on media opportunities that will promote the program and increase positive media coverage.
• 10. Available for travel to perform the duties of the position.
• 11. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12. Recent and direct work experience with fellowship and/or intern programs.
• 13. Experience with marketing strategies and campaigns focused on underserved populations.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, Sample communications collateral; may consist of a print document, digital marketing, or social media campaign

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. T

The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

“As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail] .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.