Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator will collaborate with communications staff to coordinate, develop and/or write communications for print and/or digital communications, including emails, newsletters, website, print materials, and event signage.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contributes to development and implementation of marketing and communications plans for department/school.
• Builds email and mailing distributions lists and support maintenance of database system.
• Proofreads/edits materials and check adherence to university standards prior to production.
• Collaborates on development of communications and marketing materials.
• Supports department/school by convening meetings, working to refine programs and schedules for events, developing draft agendas and following up on needed actions.
• Serves as a central resource to coordinate event details, including logistics, speaker outreach, event communications, registration and more.
• Works as part of WashU team and in partnerships with local organizations to effectively communicate programs and initiatives with other partners.
• Assists in organizing meetings, drafting materials, following up with partners and working with vendors on production of final materials.
• Performs 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:

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 (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an academic setting working with faculty, administrators and students.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of cross-sector stakeholders, as well as higher education stakeholders, including executive leaders, faculty, staff and students.
• Capable of identifying and effectively utilizing available resources to drive high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work with and effectively tailor communications to people with a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and needs.

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:

Detail-Oriented, Methodical Problem Solving, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Service Oriented, Teamwork, Written Communication

Grade

G08-H

Salary Range

$21.17 - $32.85 / 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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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