Available Title(s):
197I-YN_CS_NPS - Communications Consultant 1

Business Title:
Communications Consultant 1

Employee Type:
Classified (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the WSU Pullman Campus Chief of Staff, this project position will create, edit and distribute skilled digital media (text, graphics, audio and video) and visual content for Web, print and social media use; create content for promotional and instructional purposes; and assist in the preparation of materials and communications for the campus such as digital images, Web content, and various promotional materials. Lead, train, coordinate and provide work direction to marketing and communications interns. Perform the more complex and difficult digital media duties including preparing promotional and digital material for advertising; operate computers, digital cameras, Web and graphic software and other equipment and programs related to digital and print media. Evaluate, develop, provide and promote digital media and promotional services in support of WSU Pullman's mission. Establish compelling content and maintain engagement and technology for the overall promotional and communication needs of the campus and Chancellor's Office.

Fully remote options and/or hybrid options are available for this position.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field; or four years of writing/editing/public relations experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Experience with social media analytics.
  
• Video and photography experience.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Office of the Provost

Department Name:

Office of the Chancellor

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

wsu.edu/pullman-chancellor/

Monthly Salary:

Range 38, $3,096 to $4,117 (A-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary/Project: Project

Project End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end one year from the start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Wednesday, May 10, 2023 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.

• 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.
  
• 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.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Communications-Consultant-1_R-9446

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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