communications associate San Luis Obispo, CA
Job description
Job No: 528635
Work Type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, the Athletic Strategic Communications Specialist will be responsible for the development of strategic communications and elevating the profile of Cal Poly Athletics. This will include overseeing the Athletic Communications staff, crafting a strategic and proactive approach to enhance the most visible and important messaging opportunities for Cal Poly Athletics and each of its teams. This position will work closely with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations on all communications, media inquiries, statements and social media postings in an effort to effectively engage the Mustang fan and donor base, as well as the San Luis Obispo community at large.
Department Summary
Cal Poly is committed to providing a broad based, high quality, competitive, NCAA Division I athletic program that affords student-athletes opportunities to take advantage of Cal Poly's unique Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly's Athletic teams compete in the Big West, Big Sky and Pac 12 conferences. Cal Poly fields twenty-one athletic teams with approximately 550 student athletes.
Key Qualifications
Develops, implements, and directs comprehensive communications strategies designed to enhance overall campus support of Athletics as well as positively position Cal Poly Athletics to the public.
Serve as lead communications representative for specified sports.
Responsible for creating an annual communications strategic plan with goals and objectives. Develops and updates Athletic communications policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing and public relations, or a related field.
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $64,050 - $74,000 per year
Classification Range: $45,132 - $81,636 per year
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .
Diversity Statement
At Cal Poly, 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. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/528635/athletic-strategic-communications-specialist .
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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About Cal Poly Corporation
CEO: Cynthia Vizcaíno Villa
Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.calpolycorporation.org
Year Founded: 1949
