Communications Coordinator - International Programs

Available Title(s):

1281-YN_ADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title:

Communications Coordinator - International Programs

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

As the Communications Coordinator, you will develop and implement an annual communication plan for International Programs (IP) and the Health Equity Research Center (HERC), including writing, editing, and/or coordinating program schedules, news releases, web pages, and other material or projects supporting each unit’s public relations, development, and other unit goals. In this position you will have the opportunity to collaborate with various internal and external partners to promote special campaigns and events for IP and HERC and to coordinate outreach and promotion. Additionally, you will coordinate communication plans and products with the IP External Affairs team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or other relevant field, AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.

• Experience developing and executing a communication plan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated multitasking abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience writing press releases, making presentations, and communicating with media.

• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.

• Proven abilities in effective new media marketing/advertising strategies.

• Experience working with diverse populations.

Additional Information:

Area/College: International Programs

Department Name:International Programs

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA

Department Link: WSU International Programs

Monthly Salary: $3,382 - $4,998.68 (75% FTE rate) | 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible

FTE: 75%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

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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.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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