Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Student Affairs

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

As the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Student Affairs, you will support the mission of Student Affairs by providing marketing and communication services that ensure future students, current students, faculty/staff, and the Washington State University (WSU) community are aware of opportunities that enhance the student experience. You will coordinate day-to-day marketing and communication operations, develop and implement annual marketing plans, and build collaborative working relationships with departments within the Division of Student Affairs. You will also be responsible for supervising 50% FTE staff involved in marketing and promotional activities. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,581 to $4,771| Range 40 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field; or four years of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing marketing, communications, and promotional strategies using a variety of channels and mediums including web, social media, print advertising, promotions, outreach, and public relations.
• Demonstrated experience writing professional communications pieces including newsletters, press releases, articles, and blogs.
• Proven ability to generate innovative ideas and implement them into creative marketing strategies.
• Experience training and directing the work of other employees.

Responsibilities

• coordinate day-to-day marketing and communication operations
• develop and implement annual marketing plans
• build collaborative working relationships with departments within the Division of Student Affairs
• supervise 50% FTE staff involved in marketing and promotional activities

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees