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Data and Strategy Associate
The Data and Strategy Associate performs the following responsibilities:
- Conducts advanced analytics to transform complex datasets into insights for institution decision-making, strategy formulation, benchmarking, and policy development. This includes using mathematical and statistical techniques, developing predictive models to forecast future outcomes, synthesizing data, and/or creating visualizations.
- Manages institutional research projects from start to finish, including scoping and defining projects, identifying and prioritizing key questions and data sources, developing data collection and analysis plans, and communicating and discussing results and recommendations to institutional leaders and stakeholders.
- Works across data domains and in collaboration with other key staff to help generate reports in a variety of areas, such as research, financial aid, enrollment, student success, and faculty and staff demographics. May also help to generate reports to meet external reporting requirements from governmental agencies, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders.
Application Information
Candidates should submit their application through the official job posting on the WSU HRS website:
https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/
Required Application Materials:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
Screening begin date:
- Screening will begin July 28, 2023 and will remain ongoing until the vacancy has been filled.
Position Type:
- Permanent, FTE 100%
Employee Type:
- Administrative Professional
Position Term:
- 12 month
Monthly Salary:
- $5,486 – $7,500
- In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. 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 additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Strategic Communication Coordinator
The Strategic Communication Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the development and execution of communication strategies for the Office of Strategy, Planning, and Analysis. Working alongside a strategic and creative team, the Strategic Communication Coordinator promotes WSU’s system strategic plan and other important initiatives. The position requires exceptional communication skills, as they are responsible for creating compelling and informative digital and print materials for intended audiences.
In this highly creative position, the Strategic Communication Coordinator is responsible for developing and producing a variety of communication materials. This includes work such as designing marketing collateral like flyers and brochures, crafting social media posts and advertisements, drafting press releases and stories, and coordinating events. Additionally, the Coordinator supports strategic planning processes for the university.
As a Strategic Communication Coordinator, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to empower the WSU community to reach its goals, while also developing their own professional skills and knowledge. The position is in Pullman, Washington, with occasional travel to other WSU campuses. The role offers flexibility with the schedule and a possible hybrid work model.
Application Information
Candidates should submit their application through the official job posting on the WSU HRS website:
https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/
Required Application Materials:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- Portfolio or sample of work
Posting close date:
- July 23, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Position Type:
- Permanent, FTE 100%
Employee Type:
- Administrative Professional
Position Term:
- 12 month
Monthly Salary:
- $4,509 – $5,667
- In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. 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 additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Strategic Communication Intern
As stewards of the WSU System Strategic Plan, we are looking for two students to support our planning and communication efforts. These hands-on roles may be a regular part-time position or a 3-credit internship; both are paid and will work 20 hours a week. These students will assist the Director of Strategic Communication to implement aggressive communication strategies in the following ways:
- PR and marketing campaign implementation
- Regular creative and strategy meetings
- Project coordination
- Content creation in at least two of the following areas:
- Graphic Design
- Social Media
- Writing
- Website development
- Video
- Assist in other work with strategic planning, including environmental scanning.
Skills and Qualifications
- Required: Graphic design skills. Must be able to efficiently use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Premiere Pro a plus. Must have passed COM210 with a B or higher.
- Required: Strong Writing skills
- Required soft skills: Time management, reliable, detail oriented, strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Desired: Experience with techniques used in advertising, media communications, social media and public relations.
- Required: Junior or Senior status
Additional Details
Position: Strategic Communication Coordinator or Intern
Department: Office of Strategy, Planning, & Analysis
Appointment type: Part time
Hours per week: 20 hours per week
Hourly rate: $17.50
Schedule: Flexible, during business hours
Supervisor: Ben Pingel
Location: Pullman campus; work will be in-person during business hours
Timeline:
- We are hiring for Spring 2024 semester.
Position Type:
- Permanent, FTE 100%
Employee Type:
- Administrative Professional
Position Term:
- 12 month
Monthly Salary:
- $4,509 – $5,667
- In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. 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 additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.