Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager. In this role, you will perform complex assignments involving the evaluation, planning and implementation of CSAC’s communications strategy and coordinating cross-departmentally through the workload of the Communications and Marketing Team.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.
• Work in a climate-controlled office environment, open office space with artificial lighting.
• Attend meetings in designated conference rooms and be willing to travel to off-site locations.
• Overnight travel may be required; with reimbursement that considers the employee's designated Headquarters location, primary residence, CalHR regulations, or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions.
• Public speaking is required.
• Current residency in the State of California is required. This position's location is designated in Rancho Cordova, California and may be eligible for hybrid teleworking. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on CSAC's current telework policy. While CSAC supports telework, regular in-person attendance will be required at CSAC's Rancho Cordova location based on operational needs. Teleworking from outside the State of California is strictly prohibited.

Special Requirements

Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidates' education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Résumés and/or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications following these instructions will be rejected and disqualified from the hiring process. The SOQ must be typed and not exceed two (2) pages in length, clearly titled "Statement of Qualifications". Responses must answer the following:

1. Based on the Commission's adopted student success blueprint, please identify two main strategies that can be deployed to implement a statewide communications plan.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Communications experience with national and local media including:
  • Key news outlets
  • editors
  • editorial boards and reporters
• Ability to manage public information and media relations issues that impact key target audiences such as:
  • Constituents
  • State taxpayers
  • Higher education entities
  • General public
• Have served as a designated liaison and have strong writing and public speaking skills
• Experience with digital and social media
• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction to staff.
• Can define job duties, establish expectations, and review work products.
• Strong understanding of the higher education landscape, financial aid programs, and relevant stakeholder organizations.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

A completed application package must include the following:

• On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Position Number, Position Title, and Job Control Number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section.
• "To" and "From" dates (Month/Day/Year) and total hours worked per week for all employment history listed on the STD. 678.
• Name, address, and phone numbers of current and former employers and supervisors.
• "To" and "From" dates (Month/Day/Year) on the resume (if applicable).
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification held (not working titles).
• All required documents listed in the "Required Application Documents" section.
• If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your official/informal transcripts for verification. These transcripts must include your name and the name of the school. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must also submit an evaluation of this degree to determine its US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit this website to find organizations that provide these services.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification must be included in your completed Application Package to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Failure to provide the information listed above may disqualify you from consideration for this recruitment.

Resumes, Cover Letters, etc. DO NOT replace the required, completed Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678).

Personally Identifiable Information:
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any of your documents in your application package.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED . Please refer to the Special Requirements section above for instructions.

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