Public RelationsCommunications Coordinator

Pullman, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4508 - 6763

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

December 14 2025

If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1281-NNADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator 1281-YNADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title:

Public Relations/Communications Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

In this position you will be responsible for developing and coordinating public relations and communication activities for the College of Arts and Sciences. This may include research writing and editing articles news releases and newsletters and developing graphics brochures web pages social media and other material or projects supporting the College of Arts and Sciences public relations and communication goals.

As a member of the Communications team your role will create and manage content across all channelsincluding email social media newsletters and websiteswhile owning the execution of the Colleges and departmental email newsletter strategy (content design copy writing email builds and analytics reporting) and leading social media scheduling content development and community engagement. You will also supports signature events collaborating with internal teams and volunteers to ensure consistent messaging while cultivating relationships with alumni.

By combining tactical execution with creative storytelling you will provide essential support to the Communications and Development teams and play a vital role in advancing the mission of the College.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position may be overtime eligible depending on salary.

Monthly Salary: $4508.70 - $6763.06 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 candidates 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 Bachelors degree in public relations communications marketing or other relevant field AND 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.
Knowledge of marketing principles concepts techniques and applications relevant to the field of digital communication and social media.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Experience working successfully with diverse teams.
Demonstrated ability to handle change and experience navigating unexpected situations.
Strong planning organization and time management skills.
Demonstrated experience being detail-oriented.
Excellent written/oral communication skills.
Demonstrated editing and proofreading skills.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel programs. Experience with Adobe Suite or other platforms for graphic design and experience working with video for digital content.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with content management and website development.
Knowledge of social media best practices implementation and measurement techniques.
Background in media and/or public information industries.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience overseeing the design and production of digital materials.

About College of Arts and Science Communcations Team - For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values please visit our website linked above.

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: Communications
Location: Pullman 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.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates 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.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.

More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:December 14 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.Available Title(s):1281-NNADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator 1281-YNADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication CoordinatorBu...