San Francisco Bay University · 4 days ago
Associate Director, Editorial & Operations
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
6+ years expSan Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The Associate Director, Editorial & Operations plays a key role in managing the editorial calendar, content governance, and internal communications, ensuring alignment with SFBU’s mission and strategic priorities.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Own and manage the institution-wide editorial calendar, aligning storytelling and content strategy to institutional priorities
Edit and quality-assure major content across digital, print, and executive platforms, ensuring adherence to brand, editorial, and accessibility standards
Provide editorial oversight and coaching to content creators to maintain clarity, consistency, and alignment with SFBU’s brand narrative
Partner with the Director to advance SFBU’s editorial vision, messaging framework, and storytelling excellence
Lead internal communications for faculty, staff, and students, including the Bayhawk Bulletin, intranet updates, and community messages
Draft and refine speeches, memos, and executive communications for senior leadership
Partner with Operational Leaders and the President’s Office to strengthen internal storytelling and foster a transparent, connected university culture
Lead weekly intake and prioritization meetings, managing team workflows, capacity, and deadlines
Maintain visibility into all projects to ensure timely, on-brand, and high-quality execution
Coordinate cross-functional content planning with Enrollment, Advancement, Academics, and Student Affairs
Support the Director in managing agency deliverables and optimizing collaboration between in-house and external resources
Collaborate with Digital & Analytics to assess content performance and audience engagement metrics
Use insights to guide content planning, channel strategy, and message refinement
Maintain and evolve communications playbooks, templates, and process documentation to support scale and consistency
Champion a culture of learning, reflection, and operational excellence within the Communications team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field
Minimum 6 years of experience in editorial leadership, communications strategy, or operations management
Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills with strong attention to style, structure, and tone
Proven ability to manage cross-functional workflows, deadlines, and complex communications initiatives
Experience developing or managing internal and executive communications
Commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and audience-centered storytelling
Preferred
Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), project management platforms, and digital analytics tools
Experience with hybrid in-house and agency collaboration models
Demonstrated ability to scale content operations and improve processes
Company
San Francisco Bay University
Provide quality higher education in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, & Electrical Engineering
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Seattle TechFlash
2025-09-12
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