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Senior Coordinator, Advancement Communications University Advancement


Job Location:

Clayton, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 39
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location
SAINT LOUIS MO 63105
Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary
The Senior Coordinator supports the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and a high-volume communications team that works with many colleagues across University Advancement and our campus to advance key marketing communications priorities. Duties for the team include complex calendaring budget and expense tracking travel/meeting/event arrangements preparing meeting agendas managing ARCH and Click-up activity as assigned and special projects for the AVC. This is a strategically important position that has a huge impact on the productivity of Advancement Communications and on University Advancements ability to communicate effectively with alumni parents and friends.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist AVC with a range of projects scheduling meetings paying vendors budget management and various types of creative/competitive research.
  • Office-management responsibilities such as project coordination and management.
  • Communications responsibilities such as proofreading and creating power point presentations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table
  • Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement
  • Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

Equipment

  • Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to relate well to other staff administrators and external university constituencies.

  • Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and mission of Washington University; must understand the importance of university relationships with alumni parents and friends.

  • A desire to play a meaningful role in the Universitys community and to share in the communitys commitment to research and education.

  • Knowledge of University Advancement and university systems.

This position is located in St. Louis MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $25.47 - $30.00.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Achieving Objectives Adobe Acrobat Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Collaboration Communication Deadline Management Detail-Oriented Independent Decision-Making Interpersonal Relationships Learning Quickly Microsoft Office Multitasking Organizing Prioritization Proactive Strategies Problem Solving Professional Integrity Professional Judgement Project Management Proofreading Task Completion

Grade
G10-H

Salary Range
$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies detailed benefits and eligibility please visit: StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin citizenship (where prohibited by federal law) age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.


Required Experience:

Senior IC