Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title
Marketing Project Manager

Posting Number
2025055EP

Position Information

Working Title
Marketing Project Manager

Classification Code
1446

RCW Exemption Criteria
16 - Principal Assistant

EWU Position Number
E99784

CUPA Code
No Match

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit
None

% Full Time
100

Salary / Wage Range
105AE

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $50,070 (minimum) up to $56,028. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Anticipated Start Date
1/2/2026

Term of Appointment
12

Location
Cheney

County
Spokane

Project Description

N/A

Project Duration
N/A

Background Check
Yes - Both

Responsible HR User
Caren Lincoln

Responsible HR User Email address
...@ewu.edu

Position Details

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Marketing Project Manager.

Under administrative direction, the Marketing Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing marketing and communication methods and requests. The position performs project management efforts, including projects dealing with advertising, publications, website, social media, and email. This position coordinates with other departments and outside agencies to complete both internal and external projects with an emphasis on external. The position ensures that these efforts are culturally-responsive to the populations being reached.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $50,070 (minimum) up to $56,028. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: .

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24-'25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment:

Required Training:

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st, 2026.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands

Contact Caren Lincoln in Human Resources at ...@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Pre-Placement Physical
No

Hearing Test
No

Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No

Protective Equipment

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications or a related field.
• Two+ years in marketing, advertising, brand management, and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Other Skills and Abilities

Work Schedule Type
Regular

Work Schedule

This position works Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 5:00. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Posting Date
10/29/2025

Open Until Further Notice
No

Closing Date
11/21/2025

Screening to Begin
11/22/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Application Types Accepted
Application

Job Duties

% of Time
95

Responsibility / Duty

- Serves as the primary custodian of marketing projects processed through the department, which includes: coordinating all aspects affecting the final product, monitoring project budgets, assuring congruence with overall District plans and objectives, advising clients on project options that can influence effectiveness and performing other related activities.

- Manages the full scope of activities related to the development and dissemination of a variety of marketing and communication tactics and materials developed and produced through the department, which includes the publications, videos, events, promotional partnerships, brochures and other printed collateral, print, TV, radio, and outdoor advertisements, internet advertising, direct mailings, talking points, scripts, image development and design, research, and/or other applicable items.

- Oversees the production of materials (utilizing an equity mindset) by providing direction to applicable individuals. Scope of responsibility includes participating in or reviewing written materials, editing, media buying, talent selection and scheduling, client relations, working with staff on social media activities, working with the team, on website issues and/or other related items. Primary liaison between print and promotional vendors and manages production timelines and expectations between department deliverables and vendor capacity. Organizes and archives all billing records to allow for audit regulations to be consistently met.

- Works with Director of Marketing and University Relations to develop and implement marketing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities in alignment with district priorities.

- Ensures the department provides excellent customer service to college constituents in a timely matter.

- Participates in the development of the annual budget; projects funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures; implements adjustments.

- Provides streamlined processes to set priorities for work assignments, monitors progress, reviews work products and ensures products are delivered in a timely manner and that clients are satisfied with the product.

- Participates in relevant professional development; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of marketing for higher education; incorporates new developments as appropriate

- Serves as marketing liaison with other divisions and departments and represents the Marketing and Community Relations department in a variety of on-campus meetings/events.

Essential Function Indicator
Yes

% of Time
5

Responsibility / Duty

Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator
No