Senior Coordinator, Advancement Communications - University Advancement

Position Summary

The Senior Coordinator supports the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and a high-volume communications team that works across University Advancement and campus to advance key marketing communications priorities. The role involves intricate calendaring, budget management, travel arrangements, meeting agenda preparation, content creation, and special projects for the AVC.

• Assist AVC with projects, scheduling meetings, paying vendors, budget management, and creative/competitive research.
• Project coordination and management.
• Proofreading and creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Normal office environment with typical duties of sitting at a desk, repetitive wrist/hand movement, and occasional on-campus travel.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Work Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of University Advancement; ability to relate well to staff and external constituents; sensitivity to university mission.

Skills: Achieving Objectives, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Collaboration, Communication, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Independent Decision-Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Prioritization, Proactive Strategies, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Professional Judgment, Project Management, Proofreading, Task Completion.

Driver’s license not required. No certifications required.

$25.47 - $39.49 per hour. The range reflects base salaries in this job grade. Individual rates are determined by qualifications and performance.

Personal:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass.
• 403(b) retirement plan with contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness:

• Annual health screenings, wellness challenges, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program, financial resources.

Family:

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave.
• University tuition coverage for employees and dependent undergraduate partners.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.