Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 9, 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

Position Details:

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 50% FTE staff who are involved in marketing and promotional activities.

Additional Information:

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

This position is located 100% in-person in Pullman, WA. Non-local candidates will need to relocate.

Monthly Salary:

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 )

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.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for the 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.

To be considered for the 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.

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 related field.

• Experience training and directing the work of other employees.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Student Affairs Marketing and Communications:

We tell the story of Student Affairs. Through thoughtful and targeted communications, our team of communicators, designers, and marketing professionals keeps Cougs engaged and informed about resources, programs, and services. We support the vision of Student Affairs and provide creative and intentional marketing strategy to departments and Registered Student Organizations. 

Department Name: Student Affairs
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 [email protected].

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.

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