
Director of Presidential Communications
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Department
Univ Adv-Marketing & Communications
College / Division
University Advancement
Salary Range
Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers excellent fringe benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. All rights associated with the appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Pay Plan
12-month
Position Description
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, just minutes from California's Central Coast beaches. University Advancement at Cal Poly oversees the development program areas of planned giving, principal gifts, prospect research, corporate and foundation partnerships, college and regional fundraising, alumni relations and marketing and communications.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications with close collaboration with the Chief of Staff, the Director of Presidential Communications has primary responsibility for formulating the Presidential Strategic Communications Plan and assisting the Office of the President in developing written material including drafting and editing a high volume of diverse correspondence, remarks, talking points, e-mails and speeches for internal external audiences. The Director of Presidential Communications also will engage and facilitate information gathering for local civic leaders on behalf of Cal Poly's Office of the President.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, communality relations and/or related field. Demonstrated experience serving as executive level speech writer.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: Valid driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record that will permit travel under the university's standard risk management procedures. Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field.
Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Special Conditions
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Pre-Employment Conditions
Background / Fingerprint
Review Begin Date
12-20-2013
Requisition Number
103098
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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