Job Description

Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing & Communications Coordinator for a temporary six-month role in a higher education setting. This position will contribute to the development and execution of marketing strategies and communications for University Services, with a strong focus on event planning and management.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Communications and Content Creation

• Develop and implement communication strategies to engage students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
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• Manage content creation for newsletters, social media, websites, and other digital platforms.
• Ensure consistent and strategic messaging across all channels.

Event Planning and Management

• Coordinate and support university services events, including planning, logistics, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure successful execution of events.
• Track event metrics and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Marketing Support

• Assist in the execution of marketing plans, including designing and supervising content creation for print and digital materials.
• Support social media efforts, including content timeline and monitoring engagement.
• Use data analytics to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and recommend improvements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table

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:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience with writing, editing and optimizing content for digital and print communications
• At least wo years of experience in marketing communications or event planning.
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation tools.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain policies.
• Proficient in software/program skills - Microsoft office suite, survey tools, socia media platforms, WordPress, Adobe Creative, Canva and MyEmma.
• Proven ability to foster productive working relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to think outside of the box and develop creative solutions.
• Curious, analytical, technological bent.
• Ability to exercise discretions and maintain absolute confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Achieving Deadlines, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Curious Mindset, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, High Accuracy, Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Self Motivation, Self-Starter, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Working Independently, Work Initiative, Written Communication

Grade

G07-H

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 email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 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.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.