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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AB434-3D40 Posted on: 2017-12-1512/15/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-01-14
 

Communication Specialist



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Communication Specialist


Department: OCOB-Advancement (107502)

College/Division: CBUS-College of Business

Salary Range: $3,515 - $5,818 per month. (Anticipated hiring range: $3,515 - $4,833 per month)

Position Description:
Cal Poly is seeking a dynamic, detail and task oriented person to fill the Communication's Specialist role for the Orfalea College of Business. This person will be responsible for developing and implementing the college's strategic communications plan. The selected candidate will be responsible for successfully promoting the college's vision, programs, and fundraising priorities and objectives to reach a wide audience that includes alumni, industry partners, donors, parents, relevant media, employers, faculty/staff, volunteers and friends especially as it relates to development activities.

The Position:
This position provides the selected candidate with the opportunity to directly impact the Orfalea College of Business by helping move our mission forward by communicating priorities and fundraising initiatives.

This role will allow the selected candidate autonomy in their creative process and see their vision for publications turn to reality.

The Manager:

The ideal candidate will thrive in working in a collaborative team but have autonomy to be creative and execute projects independently. The ideal candidate will need to be able to manage their time and think critically and strategically about different communication pieces. The communications specialists will work closely with senior leadership at the Orfalea College of Business to communicate priorities for the college.

The Team:

The Advancement Team at the Orfalea College of Business is a smaller team including the Dean, Assistant Dean, Director of Development and Communications Specialist and Advancement Coordinator. Additionally, the Communication Specialist will be responsible for supervising 1 part-time student assistant. The Advancement team functions in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that at times can be casual but can also professional.

The Department:
The Orfalea College of Business has around 100 full-time faculty and staff which the Communication Specialist will need to work and interact with. Additionally, there are about 25-30 colleagues across campus serving in various communications roles that this position will interact and collaborate with. The Orfalea College of Business encourages professional development opportunities by offering workshops within the college as well as provides support for trainings outside the college as it relates to employees field of expertise and professional development growth.

The Benefits:
As part of the CSU system, Cal Poly offers a very generous benefits package, including the following:

  • Enrollment in CalPERS (Public Employee Retirement System)

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance at competitive rates or no cost to employee

  • Life insurance at no cost to employee

  • Program to allow employee or select family members to attend classes at any of the CSUs for reduced fees

  • Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

  • More information available regarding benefits is available through this link: http://bit.ly/2w0jqKH

  • NOTE: To view the full position description including all the Duties and Responsibilities click here


  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    Education and Experience:
  • Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and public relations, or a related field. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
    Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license or the ability to obtain by data of hire.


  • Required Qualifications:
    1. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute effective social media campaigns on multiple platforms.
    2. Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles and techniques related to communications in the public affairs, media and marketing areas; ability to research and identify communication needs and target audiences; thorough knowledge of web communication techniques, vehicles and formats; ability to effectively use web technology to achieve communication goals.
    3. Ability to build and manage sophisticated media contacts.
    4. Working knowledge of communication and branding strategies to promote and position the college, especially social media strategies.
    5. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and modern English.
    6. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, verbally, in writing, and image media.
    7. Strong story development and journalistic writing skills, as well as advanced editorial skills. Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver messages; ability to interview, research and write compelling stories for web and print publication.
    8. Working knowledge of applicable laws pertaining to written and electronic materials, confidentiality and news media, including libel/slander, copyright, and privacy laws.
    9. Ability to present information that meets the requirements of the media and publications involved and that is designed for audiences of varying interests.
    10. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
    11. Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
    12. Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
    13. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
    14. Ability to provide lead work direction to student assistant.
    15. Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively plan, coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple projects meeting established deadlines.
    16. Ability to analyze situations, apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address challenges, and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions.
    17. Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
    18. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
    19. Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn a new program, use a variety of software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, calendaring and email, desktop publishing, photo editing, web page development and web browsers. Proficiency in various computer design applications such as Photoshop and InDesign

    Preferred Qualifications:
    1. Master's Degree and experience in higher education preferred.
    2. Experience in the use of new media, and new social networking sites.
    3. Experience with video filming, editing, captioning, and storyboarding.
    4. Experience in web design and maintenance that meets ADA requirements.
    5. Donor relations experience.
    6. Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude

    Special Conditions:
    ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
  • Must be able to sit in front of a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  • The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the Executive Order 1083 requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to drive to pick up and deliver documents and other branding type materials (e.g., printed banners, etc.)
  • This position classification has been defined as "Exempt" and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

    Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.

    The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

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

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  • Review Begin Date:

    Requisition Number: 104672

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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