Communications Coordinator

wsu

Pullman (WA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 58,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

paid sick and vacation leave

paid holidays

medical, dental, life and disability保险

retirement

deferred compensation, optional ^^

training and development

employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Communications Coordinator for the College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences. You will develop and implement multimedia communication initiatives advancing recruitment, student success, research, and community engagement.

Under the Director of Communications and Digital Operations, you will shape messaging strategy and coordinate across digital, print, email, social media, and public information channels to ensure consistency and impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English or related field and three years of related experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement communication initiatives supporting the college's mission and programs.
Coordinate messaging across digital, print, email, social media, and public information channels.
Ensure consistency and effectiveness of communications and messaging strategy.
Serve as the college's primary content development professional.

Skills

Content development

Messaging strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, English or related field

Job description

Available Title(s)

1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title

Communications Coordinator

Employee Type

Admin. Professional

Position Details

Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Digital Operations, the Communications Coordinator develops and implements communication initiatives supporting the College's mission, academic programs, recruitment efforts, student success initiatives, research activities, and community engagement goals. The position serves as the College's primary content development professional and exercises independent judgment in shaping messaging strategy, coordinating communication activities across digital, print, email, social media, and public information channels to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

The Opportunity

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary

$4,508.70 - $5,200.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Salary Details

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
employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to area of specialization; communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, english or related field AND three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Higher education communications experience.
Social media management experience.
Marketing campaign experience.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Area/College

College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences (CESHS)

Department Name

CESHS IT/Communications

Location

Pullman, WA

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

Equal Opportunity / Inclusion Statement

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or

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