Job Summary 

The Assistant Director for Alumni Communications and Center develops, executes, and analyzes communications to alumni to capture their interest, encourage their involvement, and garner their support for the university. This position also serves as a central distribution point for alumni communications. Additionally, the Assistant Director is responsible for managing and maintaining the alumni website and social media channels. This role also provides operational support for the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center (ANAC).

Key Responsibilities

• Alumni Communications and Marketing:  Executes, analyze and oversee the alumni communications program which includes, but is not limited to:  print materials (including the brochures and flyers), electronic communications to our alumni constituency, monthly alumni events e-communication, segmented alumni e-communications, distribution to campus communicators of alumni collaterals, alumni spotlights and social media.
• Oversee daily operations of the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center. Serve as the liaison for event support as needed for booked events in the center.
• Export and distribution of data from all alumni engagement outlets.
• Support division-wide events and activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of social media channels and digital tools, including content management systems, which are used to craft and promote compelling alumni spotlights. Strong computer literacy spans Word, Excel, and Outlook, and familiarity with computerized fundraising systems, particularly the Ellucian Advance Web platform. Experience in higher education fundraising and ability to research alumni backgrounds to create accurate, engaging narratives that highlight their achievements. Ability to work independently with sound judgment and discretion, while also thriving in collaborative environments with a consistently positive attitude. Strong interpersonal skills that enable professional interaction with donors, faculty, administrators, alumni, and students. Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a talent for problem-solving, planning, and managing day-to-day activities efficiently.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred.

Physical Summary

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Department

Alumni Relations

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt I

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,598 - $6,250 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,598 - $8,318 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may 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 the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.