Position Summary

Join SDSU as a Marketing Specialist!

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a Marketing Specialist to craft engaging visuals and content that connect with diverse audiences and support Enrollment Services goals. Bring your creativity and design expertise to a collaborative environment and make an impact at SDSU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain content across platforms like social media, websites, and print.
• Design visuals aligned with audience needs, refining through feedback.
• Maintain photo directories, oversee print production, and coordinate giveaways.
• Ensure adherence to SDSU brand guidelines and provide training.
• Assist with special projects and social media campaigns.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Shape meaningful connections within the SDSU community.
• Professional Growth: Expand skills in design and communications.
• Creative Freedom: Develop content that informs and inspires.
• Supportive Team: Work with a collaborative and innovative group.

Apply today to help bring SDSU’s story to life through your creative talents!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

Enrollment Services is comprised of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Office of Evaluations, Prospective Student Services, Out-of-State, Specialized and International Recruitment, Class Schedule, and Communications. Enrollment Services implements SDSU enrollment management policies and provides services to students from their initial point of interest in SDSU to their graduation.

The Enrollment Services Communications Office oversees all internal and external communications (publications, websites, marketing and informational campaigns, presentations, etc.) to the campus and community regarding enrollment topics, including recruitment, admissions, and registration. In addition, the ES Communications Office supports all specialized recruitment activities by implementing effective communication and marketing plans and creating all marketing materials.

For more information regarding the Enrollment Services department, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to the first level within this classification requires knowledge of the fundamentals of public affairs and/or media relations, and/or some exposure to marketing and marketing research. This background normally is obtained through a college degree, which includes relevant coursework in the field, and up to two years of related professional or technical experience. In addition, strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles are essential to initial entry to this classification.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to take constructive criticism from managers and staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to consult with clients and communicate with staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to take direction on projects and work independently to implement design.
• Familiarity with organizational structures, policies, and procedures within a higher education institution is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,583 per month. 

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.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,146 - $7,500 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on January 10, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by January 9, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.