Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on September 9, 2026.

About the Role

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 supervising 50% FTE staff involved in marketing and promotional activities.

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position located 100% in-person in Pullman, WA. Non-local candidates will need to relocate. This position is overtime eligible.

Pay

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.

Benefits

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 options
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee tuition waiver

Requirements

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

• 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.

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.

This position requires a background check due to access to children or vulnerable adults, engagement in law enforcement, or other business-related needs as defined by RCW 74.34.