Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator supports 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. This includes coordinating the day-to-day marketing and communication operations, developing and implementing annual marketing plans, and building collaborative working relationships with departments within the Division of Student Affairs. Additionally, this role is responsible for supervising 50% FTE staff involved in marketing and promotional activities.

Requirements

• For Marketing and Communications Coordinator 1: A Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field; OR Four years of writing/editing experience; or equivalent education/experience.
• For Marketing and Communications Coordinator 2: A Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, OR related field AND one (1) year of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
• For Marketing and Communications Coordinator 3: A Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, OR related field AND three (3) years of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Master’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Experience training and directing the work of other employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the 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
• Career Level: Entry Level