Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator

Title & Position Details

Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator (Title 1342-). Admin Professional. Full‑time, permanent position. Overtime eligible. Screening begins July 24, 2026. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on August2,2026.

As the Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator, you will lead the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies and serve as the project manager for major initiatives, providing key strategic insights that guide execution. In this position, you will lead marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives; collaborate with the Director on the annual marketing and communications plan and unit‑level plans; and oversee the development of marketing tools, research, and analytics.

In partnership with the Director and specialized team members in web, graphic design, photography, and videography, you will guide strategic storytelling opportunities across marketing collateral, including brochures, newsletters, website content, multimedia projects, and advertising campaigns. Additional responsibilities include leading social media strategy, managing internal communications channels, developing presentations and promotional materials, supporting public relations efforts, coordinating market research, and managing outbound communications and analytics through customer relationship management (CRM) tools.

• 25% Marketing and Promotion
• 20% Communications and Public Relations
• 20% Social Media
• 15% Marketing Planning and Research
• 15% Budget Management and Supervision
• 5% Other

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70–$6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance; retirement; deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; employee tuition waiver.

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related field AND three (3) years of professional level experience in marketing, promotional or related work. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Experience with web/HTML, e‑mail marketing tools, presentation software, social media channels, and Google Analytics.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to details.
• Demonstrated experience in developing marketing and communications plans, assessing and analyzing outcomes, and researching new market strategies and solutions or related work.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends.

• Experience working in a higher education or similar institutional setting.
• Advanced degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or other related field.
• Demonstrated successful marketing and promotion experience in healthcare, education, or other related field.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects independently and with specific deadlines.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. Washington State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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.