Responsibilities

• Assist with copywriting and copyediting for a wide variety of marketing and promotional materials including but not limited to posters, fliers, brochures, advertisements (print and online/mobile), emails, annual reports, and other communications as necessary;
• Assist with reporting, writing and editing editorial/news features, telling the University Student Union Story through various mediums, including print, social media and websites;
• Assist with developing and distributing public relations materials;
• Establish and track annual outcomes and goals, keeping longitudinal records to spot trends and effective strategies;
• Make data-driven recommendations to the manager;
• Maintain professional relationships across the University Student Union and with on-campus entities such as the Daily Sundial, CSUN Today and other Student Affairs/CSUN departments
• Assist with training and supervising the work of part-time student assistant employees, including monitoring performance; generating performance evaluations; and administering disciplinary action as needed;
• Assist with providing leadership, development, and direction for a team of student assistant employees in writing, reporting and public relations;
• Assist with strategizing, developing, producing, distributing and analyzing a wide variety of marketing and promotional materials based on research and best practices both within and outside of the higher education industry;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Professional full-time experience is not required for consideration.
• Knowledge, Abilities and/or Skills: Knowledge of effective supervision principles; Knowledge of marketing/communications functions, including: copywriting, editorial writing, editing, proofing, public relations, research, promotions, online advertising, and social media; Knowledge of computer systems (Mac and PC), as well as MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook; Knowledge of the principles of student development; Ability to coordinate and organize a wide variety of workplace activities; Ability to adhere to assigned deadlines; Ability to manage resources and work within a budget; Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions and develop alternate recommendations; Successfully communicate with students, faculty, staff and subordinates including the ability clearly express ideas and directions verbally and in writing including attention to composition, punctuation, grammar, and spelling; Effectively lead individuals and groups while independently managing multiple tasks and priorities; Demonstrated commitment to valuing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Preferred

• One year of professional experience in a related field working with communications.
• Supervisory experience in a related field.

Benefits

• The USU offers an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, 14 paid Holidays, company sponsored retirement program and more.