Communications Consultant

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

March 8, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

197J-_NPS - Communications Consultant 2, 197K-_NPS - Communications Consultant 3

Business

Title:

Communications Consultant

Employee Type:

Classified

As a Communications Consultant
, you will support the mission of Student Affairs by providing marketing and communication services that ensure future students, current students, faculty/staff, and the 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 .5 FTE staff who are involved in marketing and promotional activities.

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

Monthly Salary:

Communications Consultant 2: $4,216 to $5,666 (Range 47 Steps A - M)

Communications Consultant 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Wetell the story of Student Affairs.

Through thoughtful and targeted communications, ourteam of communicators, designers, and marketing professionals keeps

Cougsengaged and informed about resources, programs, and services.

We support the vision of Student Affairsandprovide creative and intentional marketing strategy to departments and Registered Student Organizations.

Department Name: Student Affairs

Location: Pullman, WA

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.

• External candidates
  , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your…