Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $170,892 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator IV

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications to serve as the chief storyteller for the California State University Chancellor’s Office and leads a team of writers responsible for strategic communications driven through messaging internal audiences including the Board of Trustees, employees, students, and key insiders such as the CSU Foundation Board and Alumni Council. The team will develop feature stories, pride points, and accurate and timely information about important university matters which are integrated into messaging to broader audiences.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Communications and Brand Marketing, the Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications will:

-Provide strategic communications counsel to Division leadership developing an editorial calendar that furthers goals and objectives.

-Promote the CSU and Chancellor’s Office as an employer of choice that cares for its people and conducts purpose-driven work.

-Advance storytelling through a variety of mediums including newsletters, web content, blogs, podcasts.

-Develop case statements, position papers and narrative responses to emerging issues that can be leveraged both internally and externally.

-Help shape the Board of Trustees and Chancellor’s priorities through narrative storytelling.

-Disseminate information from human resources, legal and regulatory groups for operational compliance and effectiveness.

-Identify and monitor key performance indicators.

-Create and implement strategic communications plans with colleagues in University Relations & Advancement, and throughout the Chancellor’s Office.

-Integrate messaging with strategic communications, marketing and brand management.

-Lead, oversee and implement internal communications strategy leveraging WorkVivo systemwide intranet.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related discipline is required.

-A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, journalism, communications, or marketing positions.

-Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills.

-Demonstrated experience with narrative, explanatory, and persuasive writing.

Preferred Qualifications

-A master’s degree in a related area is preferred

-Experience in higher education is preferred.

-Familiarity with higher education/academia, and with California state public policy.

-Experience with targeted communication through digital communication platforms.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by October 10, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Hu