Communications Specialist, University Communications

Communications Specialist, University Communications

California State University San Marcos | Posted Mar 4 | Full-time | California | Entry (0‑2 yrs)

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.

Communications Specialist (Marketing and Communications Professional I). This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

• 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.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, and 15 paid holidays (14 scheduled + a Personal Holiday).
• Hybrid work schedule eligible.

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59 pm 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.

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 Any offer of employment will be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.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 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.

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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).