JOB POSTING DETAILS

Position Number: 40027872
Payroll Title: COMM SPEC 4
Job Code: 5887
Job Open Date: 9/1/2025
Application Review Begins: 09/17/2025; open until filled
Department Code (Name): CHAN
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classified Indicator (Personnel Program): MSP
Salary Grade: Grade 24
Full Salary Range: Salary offers are based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable and consistent pay practices at the University. The full range for this position is $99,000 to $182,000/ year. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $99,000 to $139,600/ year.
Work Location: Cheadle Hall, 5117
Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 7-9 years of experience with writing/editing in higher education environment or related area
• Demonstrated ability to prepare speeches, presentations, and written communications for senior leadership across a variety of audiences.
• Strong judgment and political acumen, with the ability to navigate sensitive and complex issues.
• Proven skill in conveying complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Experience engaging with media and public communications, including preparing leaders for interviews or public statements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years of experience with writing/editing for a senior leader or executive

Independently oversees executive communications, working closely and regularly with the Chancellor on a communications strategy that expresses and supports the vision and mission of the university. Prepares a wide range of communications including speeches and presentations, reports to the Faculty Legislature, Foundation Board of Trustees and Alumni Board, international keynotes, media quotes and responses, campus memos, communications with UC Office of the President, public statements, interviews, award nominations, and general correspondence, with high visibility and consequence of error. Researches issues and special topics, consults with campus colleagues, writes reports, and works on complex communication projects requiring quick thinking and response, strong subject matter expertise, a high degree of political acumen and sensitivity to nuance, and an in-depth understanding of how to reach out effectively and respectfully to different audiences. Exercises diplomacy, tact, and discretion at all times; works with a high degree of autonomy while developing strategies and tracking multiple deadlines and priorities; is flexible, organized, thoughtful, thorough, and collaborative. #LI-KA1