Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 2, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1342-YN_ADMINPRO - Marketing/Promotions Coordinator Senior Business Title: Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details: The Opportunity: As the Senior Marketing Communications Coordinator , you will lead the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies and serves 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; collaborates with the Director on the annual marketing and communications plan and unit‑level plans; and oversees 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. Essential Job Functions: 25% Marketing and Promotion 20% Communications and Public Relations 20% Social Media 15% Marketing Planning and Research 15% Budget Management and Supervision 5% Other Additional Information: The screening of applicants begins July 24, 2026. This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $ 4,508.70 - $ 6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications 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. Benefits: 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 AP staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Department Name: Communications & Marketing Location: Spokane, WA Application Instructions: 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. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.