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, Executive Writing. 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, Executive Writing to serve as a skilled and experienced writer who assists in developing communications strategy and independently manages executive writing projects, researching and preparing communications materials for CSU senior executives including, but not limited to, the chancellor and the chair of the CSU Board of Trustees.
Such projects include speeches, talking points, video scripts, social media, op-eds, articles, correspondence, memos, presentations, reports and briefings, among others.
The Assistant Director, Executive Writing ensures quality, accuracy and consistency of message in high-level internal and external communications. This is an essential quality-control function that protects the public image of the California State University.
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Executive Writing and Speechwriter, the Assistant Director, Executive Writing will:
-Under supervision of the Senior Director of Executive Writing and Speechwriter - with project oversight from the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications and Brand Marketing and the Chancellor's Chief of Staff - the Assistant Director, Executive Writing produces communications materials to achieve the goals and policy directives of the Chancellor and other senior leadership.
-Projects may include speeches of varying lengths, correspondence, articles, op-eds, social media memos, video scripts, presentations, briefings, reports and talking points, among others.
-Responsibilities also include developing communications strategies and maintaining necessary processes and procedures for the effective execution of the above.
-The incumbent ensures accuracy of fact, appropriateness of tone and consistency of message in high-level internal and external communications.
-This is an essential quality control function that protects the public image of the California State University.
-The incumbent may work directly and often independently with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors and members of the CSU Board of Trustees.
-This requires participation in confidential leadership discussions and access to confidential information.
-A significant responsibility of the Assistant Director, Executive Writing is to prepare and review materials for the Board of Trustees.
Qualifications
This position requires:
-A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, public relations, public policy, political science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-At least five years of demonstrated professional executive writing experience, preferably supporting an executive leader in an academic/higher education or public policy environment.
-Experience writing and editing according to the Associate Press Stylebook or an AP-based style guide.
-Ability to function effectively at the executive level in a large and complex organization and to contribute to the overall management of such an organization.
-Experience producing high-quality documents with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Knowledge of best practices related to the development and implementation of public relations/public affairs strategy.
-Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, judgment and discretion.
-Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines.
-Demonstrated ability to work with senior executive levels of leadership.
-Experience managing complex projects from ideation through completion.
Preferred Qualifications
-Master’s degree preferred.
-Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop and related programs is preferred.
Application Period
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by February 26, 2026. 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 Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.
Title IX
Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix
E-Verify
This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
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.
Conflict of Interest
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.
CSU Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Office of the Chancellor, 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.
Background
The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.