Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services
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Job Search Category/Discipline
Marketing/Communications
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Time Basis
Full Time
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Details - Media Relations Coordinator (Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSINGDATE.
Paper applications
will not be accepted ;however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonableaccommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you needassistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with theapplication, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at530-898-4664
or Faculty Affairs and Success (facultypositions) at 530-898-5029
prior to 5:00pm on theclosing date.
CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collectedunemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.
Media Relations Coordinator (Public Affairs/Communications Specialist III)
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Job no:
534493
Work type:
Staff
Location:
Chico
Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications
Position Description
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Media Relations Coordinator supports the strategic objectives of the University Communications department by leading campus media relations efforts, both responsive and proactive, and serving as one of the University's primary spokespeople. As a member of the University Communications team, the incumbent assists in advancing communications and media relations for the campus, this includes drafting press releases and talking points, supporting content production, drafting media publicity plans, and tracking and analyzing media analytics. Will also participate as a member of the Crisis Communications Team.
Required Education and Experience:
The qualifications for this position are normally obtained through a college degree, which includes relevant coursework in the field, and four years of related professional or technical experience such as organizational communications, media, marketing, or public relations.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
5 years of related professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing
Bachelors degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or marketing
Time Base:
Full-time
Pay Plan:
12/12
CSU Classification Salary Range:
$52,692 - $95,340 per year.
Benefits:
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.
This position requires occasional travel, early morning, evening and weekend assignments.
About Chico State:
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, Today Decides Tomorrow, is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 02/02/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
Advertised:
January 19, 2024 (9:00 AM)
Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
Open until filled
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