The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager. In this role, you will perform complex assignments involving the evaluation, planning and implementation of CSAC’s communications strategy and coordinating cross-departmentally through the workload of the Communications and Marketing Team.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.
• Work in a climate-controlled office environment, open office space with artificial lighting.
• Attend meetings in designated conference rooms and be willing to travel to off-site locations.
• Overnight travel may be required; with reimbursement that considers the employee’s designated Headquarters location, primary residence, CalHR regulations, or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions.
• Public speaking is required.
• Current residency in the State of California is required. This position’s location is designated in Rancho Cordova, California and may be eligible for hybrid teleworking. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on CSAC’s current telework policy. While CSAC supports telework, regular in-person attendance will be required at CSAC’s Rancho Cordova location based on operational needs. Teleworking from outside the State of California is strictly prohibited.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

INFORMATION OFFICER II

$7,280.00 - $9,046.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions:

1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), is the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. Our mission is to promote education equity by making postsecondary education affordable for all Californians. By joining us, you become part of a passionate and driven organization dedicated to its mission where all areas across the organization are aligned with the common goal of developing technical and analytical skills and leadership abilities, through promoting teamwork and cross-functional teams.
The Policy and Public Affairs Division is directly responsible for coordinating and deploying accurate financial aid opportunities to students, families, policymakers, media, and other key stakeholders. This team is responsible for the CSAC’s outreach and marketing programs that promote financial aid and opportunities to receive assistance in applying for it, including the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) and Cash for College workshops. The division also works with policymakers to craft legislation and budgetary actions to make financial aid more accessible and impactful for students, while also seeking to ensure that these issues are widely understood by media and external partners through strategic communications and engagement. The Policy and Public Affairs Division is a dynamic team focused on helping students with the support that is available now and developing solutions to better serve them in the future.
Department Website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidates’ education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Résumés and/or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications following these instructions will be rejected and disqualified from the hiring process. The SOQ must be typed and not exceed two (2) pages in length, clearly titled “Statement of Qualifications”. Responses must answer the following:

• Based on the Commission’s adopted student success blueprint, please identify two main strategies that can be deployed to implement a statewide communications plan.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/24/2025

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE MAY DISQUALIFY YOU FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.

Resumes, Cover Letters, etc. DO NOT replace the required, completed Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678).

Please refer the Job description for details