VCEA Marketing and Communications Director

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on August 3, 2026. For more details see Applicant Instructions below.

Public Relations/Communications Manager (VCEA Marketing and Communications Director)

The Marketing and Communications Director provides strategic leadership for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture’s marketing and communications efforts. The Director leads the College’s marketing and communications team in planning, developing, and implementing integrated branding, marketing, and communications strategies that deliver clear, consistent, and impactful messaging to internal and external audiences. The role collaborates closely with College leadership to develop and execute communications plans that educate, inform, and engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, industry partners, donors, and other stakeholders.

The Director is responsible for overseeing the creation of compelling content across multiple platforms, evaluating the effectiveness of marketing, public relations, and social media initiatives through data and analytics, and continuously refining strategies to maximize reach and impact. In partnership with administrators, faculty, staff, students, professional organizations, community and business leaders, and Washington State University Communications, the Director advances the College’s reputation, strengthens its brand, and supports its strategic priorities through innovative and effective marketing and communications programs.

• Lead the marketing and communications team in planning, developing, and implementing integrated branding and communication strategies.
• Develop and execute communications plans in collaboration with College leadership and external stakeholders.
• Oversee creation of content across multiple platforms, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing, public relations, and social media initiatives through data and analytics.
• Continuously refine strategies to maximize reach and impact.
• Partner with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external partners to promote the College’s reputation and strategic priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in print or broadcast media, public relations, or a related area.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated experience making presentations.
• Experience with graphic design.
• Experience with social media marketing.
• Experience with analytics, including interpretation and presentation.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
• Excellent multitasking abilities and oral and written communication skills.
• Proven abilities in effective marketing and advertising strategies.
• Experience working with a variety of different populations.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement and deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver.

The starting salary range is $6,012.09 - $9,400, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Additional benefits and compensation details can be found on the WSU benefits website. The position requires a background check due to the nature of the work.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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.