San Francisco State University

Working Title

Creative Lead

SF State University

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The person holding this position may be 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.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Race, Empowerment, and Justice

Appointment Type

Temporary. The position will end on or before June 1, 2025. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant-funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding

Time Base

Part-Time (.50 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00am to 12:00pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$2,925.00 - $3,334.00 Per Month ($35,100.00 - $40,008.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Creative Lead is a key role within the Narrative Change Project of the AACARES Project and reports to the Director of Innovations. This position focuses on overseeing the creative development and execution of creative projects while emphasizing project management expertise. The individual in this role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the Narrative Change Project’s deliverables are effectively disseminated and involve community engagement through a wide range of workshops, events and materials. 

Position Information

Creative Strategy

• Collaborate with the Director of Innovation to develop and execute creative strategies that align with the University's brand identity and marketing objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Innovation in the creation of creative content (play, workshops, curriculum, events) aligned with the Narrative Change Project’s objectives.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to the design, content and production teams, ensuring the delivery of compelling and impactful storytelling projects, curriculum, events and workshops aligned with the goals of the project.
• Support Narrative Change Project’s integration with AAS faculty and students participation through workshops, events and feedback sessions that are meaningful and impactful.
• To be thoughtful of the integration of community mental-health in the creation of content. 

Project Management 

• Provide project management leadership and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards.
• Develop and implement project management processes, workflows and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity for the Narrative Change Project. Project management includes, but is not limited to, prioritizing design projects, establishing workflows for the team, tracking jobs on shared project management tool and providing updates to the Director of Innovation and team for feedback and progress updates.
• Allocate resources appropriately for each project, considering timelines, priorities, and skill sets.
• Regularly communicate project status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with the entire Narrative Change Project team to integrate creative strategies into the project.
• Partner with AAS departments and other academic units to share Narrative Change Project projects, curriculum, events and workshops.
• Foster strong relationships with external vendors, agencies and freelance professionals to support project execution when necessary.

Event Planning and Coordination 

• Lead and coordinate workshops and events with multiple stakeholders where diverse demands are involved. Works under pressure, often in public situations involving large crowds and visiting artists/performers/speakers, requiring flexibility to adapt and respond to rapid changes while meeting strict deadlines and limited direction.
• Serve as primary contact for external and community partnerships, space allocations, staffing needs, and contracts.
• Oversee overall physical condition of event spaces and facilities. Organize and carry out projects, often with simultaneous priorities.
• Successfully collaborate with and act as liaison between Narrative Change Project team and a wide range of partners including on campus units such as Property Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Development, the Provost’s, and President’s offices, as well as high profile external community partners.

University/Community Partnerships 

• Coordinate community partnership events that connect SFSU with the larger Asian and Bay Area community.
• Work with SAH to develop events designed to further delivery of Narrative Change Project curriculum and to provide students with opportunities for transformative educational experiences designed to increase intellectual stimulation, arts and cultural exchange, and to raise the visibility of emerging artists, cultural bearers and healers. 

Quality Assurance

• Implement quality control measures to review and assess the effectiveness of creative materials, ensuring they meet the intended goals and objectives.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all marketing and communication materials.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable
• to the program and/or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program
• and/or administrative specialty.
• Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques.
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations
• where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Skill in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection,
• evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability
• to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form.
• Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Communication, Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance, Performance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management and creative strategy
• Strong art/creative direction, project management and team management skills
• Strong understanding of design principles, branding, and marketing strategies.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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