Communications Coordinator

Job Description 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 Advancement’s ability to communicate effectively with alumni, parents, and friends. 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. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. 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 University’s community and to share in the community’s commitment to research and education. Knowledge of University Advancement and university systems. 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 This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $25.47 - $30.00/hour. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105 Scheduled Hours 37.5 Benefits Statement For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr