Public Relations/Communications Coordinator Job at Washington State University i

Public Relations/Communications Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on December 14, 2025. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1281-NN_ADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator, 1281-YN_ADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title: Public Relations/Communications Coordinator

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for developing and coordinating public relations and communication activities for the College of Arts and Sciences. This may include research, writing and editing articles, news releases and newsletters, and developing graphics, brochures, web pages, social media, and other material or projects supporting the College of Arts and Sciences' public relations and communication goals.

As a member of the Communications team, your role will create and manage content across all channels—including email, social media, newsletters, and websites—while owning the execution of the College's and departmental email newsletter strategy (content design, copy writing, email builds, and analytics reporting) and leading social media scheduling, content development, and community engagement. You will also support signature events collaborating with internal teams and volunteers to ensure consistent messaging, while cultivating relationships with alumni.

By combining tactical execution with creative storytelling, you will provide essential support to the Communications and Development teams and play a vital role in advancing the mission of the College.

Additional Information

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position may be overtime eligible depending on salary.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, concepts, techniques, and applications relevant to the field of digital communication and social media.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience working successfully with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to handle change, and experience navigating unexpected situations.
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience being detail-oriented.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel programs. Experience with Adobe Suite or other platforms for graphic design, and experience working with video for digital content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with content management and website development.
• Knowledge of social media best practices, implementation and measurement techniques.
• Background in media and/or public information industries.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of digital materials.

About College of Arts and Science Communications Team

For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name: Communications

Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates: upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates): before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.

Apply

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Public-Relations-Communications-Coordinator_R-14275

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.