California State University San Marcos · 4 hours ago
Communications Specialist, University Communications
San Marcos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$4,570/mo - $6,658/moCalifornia State University San Marcos is a mid-size university dedicated to service, innovation, leadership, and student success. The Communications Specialist will oversee a variety of communications and marketing activities, focusing on content creation and distribution across multiple platforms to support student recruitment and retention.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for a broad range of communications and marketing activities, including social media and photography
Supporting the creation and distribution of content across multiple platforms (web, email, text, social, etc.) that supports the recruitment, retention and success of students and elevates CSUSM’s profile
Qualification
Required
Under the direction of the Interim Assistant Director of Editorial and External Affairs, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for a broad range of communications and marketing activities, including social media and photography with an emphasis on supporting the creation and distribution of content across multiple platforms (web, email, text, social, etc.) that supports the recruitment, retention and success of students and elevates CSUSM's profile
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,570 per month (step 1)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,570 - $6,658 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave
In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on February 4, 2026
Application requires answers to supplemental questions
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment
Any offer of employment 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
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurances
Retirement (CalPERS)
Tuition waiver
Vacation and sick leave
15 paid holidays
Company
California State University San Marcos
California State University San Marcos helps community students and educators with advanced academic programs and services for the career.
Founded in 1989
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ellen Neufeldt
President
Recent News
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