Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on June 14, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 197I-YN_CS_NPS - Communications Consultant 1, 197J-YN_CS_NPS - Communications Consultant 2, 197K-YN_CS_NPS - Communications Consultant 3

Business Title: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Employee Type: Classified

The Opportunity
As a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, 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. 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, you will be responsible for leading 50% FTE staff involved in marketing and promotional activities.

Additional Information
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. The position is overtime eligible. It is 100% in‑person and located in Pullman, WA. Non‑local candidates will need to relocate.

Monthly Salary

Marketing and Communications Coordinator 1: $3,581 to $4,771 (Range 40, Steps A-M)

Marketing and Communications Coordinator 2: $4,216 to $5,666 (Range 47 Steps A‑M)

Marketing and Communications Coordinator 3: $4,653 to $6,259 (Range 51 Steps A‑M)

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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Required Qualifications
Level 1

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

Level 2

A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or a related field AND one (1) year of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Level 3

A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or a related field AND three (3) years of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications (all levels)

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 a related field.

Experience training and directing the work of other employees.

Background Check
This position requires a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults, 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.

Position Term
12 Months

Time Type
Full time

Department
Student Affairs

Location
Pullman, WA

Notice of Non-Discrimination
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. In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, 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 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.

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