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Job No: 562522
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical
Support Services, Appointment Type: Probationary, Time Basis: Full
Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long
Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an
inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California
lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU
system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its
commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic
and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic
environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal
relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,
year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient
access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place
to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California
has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
This position develops, curates, and edits strategic marketing and
communications copy for advertising, video scripts, websites,
fundraising materials, events, and publications that build brand
understanding and advance philanthropic, advocacy, and other
institutional priorities. The position applies advanced skills and
discernment in marketing and communications best practices and
institutional guidelines to create persuasive, brand-aligned
content that drives long-term engagement across multiple audiences.
The position partners across the department, division, and campus,
as well as with external vendors, to produce cohesive, on-brand
communications and identify storytelling opportunities that align
with university and divisional strategy. During emergency events,
the position fulfills appropriate communications-related operations
in coordination with other staff positions in the department,
including necessary on-site responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Brand Copywriting and Project Development: Develop and
implement marketing-communications content and projects impacting
brand understanding, philanthropy, advocacy and other divisional
and institutional priorities.
Curation, Editing and Review: Evaluate, edit, adapt, and
approve content from campus partners as part of the department's
project-development process.
Partnership Building: - Collaborate with colleagues across the
department, division and campus, including design, digital media,
media relations teams (as well as external vendors and
constituents) to produce cohesive, above-the-mark communications
that align with university messaging and brand standards.
Emergency Communications: During emergency events, fulfill
appropriate communications-related operations in concert with other
staff positions in the department, including necessary on-site
responsibilities.
Department
Strategic Communications
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status
granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending
date.
Classification
Marketing Communications Professional III
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
- Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,877
(Step #1) -$6,750 (Step #8) per month commensurate with candidate's
education, experience, skills, and training.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary
Range for this position is $5,877 (Step #1) - $8,561 (Step #20) per
month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at
least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six
months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access
to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year
(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid
holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,
and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS
defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as
403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver
programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by
employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and
their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, and insurance options
including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their
position. Additionally, the
CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help
prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits
package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Expert writing and storytelling skills, with ample experience
adapting content for print, web, email, and social media platforms
while maintaining tone, voice, and message consistency. Expert
proofreading and editing skills. Strong interpersonal and
collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively
with campus leadership, colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors.
Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage
multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines. Familiarity
with marketing and content strategy techniques, including the use
of digital analytics and audience insights to guide creative
approaches and measure engagement. Understanding of university or
nonprofit communication objectives, with the ability to translate
strategic goals into effective donor engagement and philanthropy
messaging. Strong consultative and persuasive communication skills,
with the ability to build productive relationships and represent
the division professionally.
Ability to handle confidential donor and university information
with discretion, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and
professionalism in all written communications. University marketing
and communications background preferred. Ability to communicate
with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability
to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines
including but not limited to safety, civility, information
security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability
to contribute to a positive university experience for each and
every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment
to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum
of 4 years of relevant experience such as writing marketing and/or
persuasive/promotional brand copy, including philanthropic writing
and storytelling required.
May be required to work on-site during emergency events and support
communications-related operations outside of normal working
conditions, as assigned.
Application Procedures
All applicants must provide a link to a writing portfolio or
relevant writing samples. As part of the candidate assessment,
finalists will complete a writing exercise assessing writing
quality, clarity, editing skills, and alignment with CSULB's
messaging and brand voice.
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment
Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking
and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects
(10 pounds or less).
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 09 October 2026
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