7089, Director of Marketing and Digital Media (Administrator I), Strategic Communications and Public

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, graphic design, English or a related communication field and at least two years of related professional level experience OR any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications and Specialized Skills

• At least 5 years of professional experience as an editor and/or writer.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in maintaining and developing websites.
• At least 5 years of professional experience creating and managing digital marketing initiatives, including social media platforms.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills to oversee and participate in a variety of copy writing activities for print, digital and web-based materials.
• Experience working with a CRM solutions, email automation systems, content management system and social media integration.
• Must be available to respond to situations at night and on weekends as necessary.
• Familiarity with usability and web accessibility standards (Section 508).
• Demonstrated skill in managing financial resources, including a thorough understanding of budgets and the principles of accounting to be able to fully manage the department’s marketing budget.
• Experience developing and executing digital advertising initiatives.
• Up-to-date knowledge of how to effectively use new media technologies for effective marketing and communications strategies and campaigns.
• Working knowledge of programs such as Photoshop and Excel.
• Must have experience and demonstrated knowledge in managing electronic communications initiatives, including experience with electronic newsletters, Intranets, Internet and other web-based communications. 
• Must have proven success participating in cross-functional teams and strategic planning processes.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills to successfully manage the hiring, training, evaluation and discipline of a professional and student staff.
• Demonstrated political acumen, key relationship building, and persuasiveness.

Application Procedures

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button on this page. You must submit the required application materials, including cover letter and resume, by clicking on the "Submit" button. If you need assistance completing your application, please click here. 

Applicants with disabilities requiring assistance may call (619) 594-3953. 

General Information

All management and executive employees shall be required to provide a written statement to the appropriate administrator of any and all outside employment. Employees shall also provide a written statement of outside employment if a written request by an administrator is made.

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. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.