Assistant Director, Human Resources 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 Assistant Director, Human Resources 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 $120,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Arrangements

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.

Premium Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Generous vacation plan

15 paid holidays a year

Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Classification

Administrator II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Assistant Director, Human Resources Communications to oversee the planning and implementation of communications to CSU employees through the CSU’s intranet/digital communications platform, creative campaigns, and informational presentations and documents. This role works in the Integrated Internal Communications team and collaborates closely with the Systemwide Human Resources and Chancellor’s Office Human Resources teams in the Chancellor’s Office. The position will serve a critical role supporting the Integrated Internal Communications as the hub for HR and internal communications systemwide.

This position will work collaboratively with Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining teams as well as Title IX/Civil Rights teams and will assist with strategic planning as well as communications regarding employee resources and conferences/workshops/events within SWHR and the Chancellor's Office.

This position will partner with CO Marketing Communications and/Public Affairs teams to bring an internal communications lens to communications efforts, while ensuring continuity and consistency of CSU messaging. This position also requires collaboration with other cross-functional stakeholders at the CSU Chancellor's Office and the CSU's 23 campuses.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications, the Assistant Director, Human Resources Communications will:

-Manage and execute a comprehensive integrated communications strategy for the Division of Human Resources. Identify the audience and implement various communication strategies and determine the frequency of communication and mediums to be used for optimal internal and external communication.

-Provide strategic and creative guidance to HR leadership and functional teams to ensure that divisional efforts align and support HR's goals and initiatives, as well as the CSU's mission.

-Serve as lead HR contact for new CSU Connect/Workvivo intranet site.

-Develop and distribute communications that explain or convey CSU policies or positions on issues to internal audiences through written communications and email/online/social media/intranet platforms

-Partner with leadership and functional teams, including Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining, and Title IX/Civil Rights teams on content and messaging.

-Write, create, and edit content; and conceive, design and produce SWHR emails, web content and messaging; and oversee the development of brochures, flyers, posters, and photography that enhances awareness and promotes internal communications initiatives.

-Manage the use of social, electronic media and virtual event platforms for delivering integrated messages on HR-related communications to reach broad audiences.

-Foster partnerships and collaboration throughout SWHR and the Chancellor's Office to result in effective employer communications.

-Serve as the HR division's primary liaison with CO Marketing Communications and Public Affairs on initiatives and projec