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Public Relations/Communications Manager

Washington State University • Pullman, WA • 3d ago

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

December 17, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1282-NNADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communications Coord Senior, 1282-YNADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communications Coord Senior

Business Title:

Public Relations/Communications Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University (WSU) serves as a hub for innovation and collaboration in addressing pressing issues in crime and justice. Through policy-relevant research, comprehensive education, and community engagement, the department equips students with the skills to excel as practitioners and researchers. Committed to justice and equity, it fosters leadership and meaningful contributions to society.

The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS) is a state-led initiative to enhance transparency and trust through standardized reporting of police use-of-force incidents. It provides tools for stakeholders to analyze data at various levels and supports officer training and statistical research through partnerships with organizations like WSU and Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC).

As the Public Relations/Communications Manager, you will serve as the lead communications professional for the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS). Responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies to engage law enforcement agencies, external stakeholders, and the general public, developing annual reports and comprehensive program summaries, creating and maintaining the WADEPS website, managing external and media relations, providing communications support for the WADEPS leadership team, and ensuring all communication efforts align with project goals and objectives.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on January 1st, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,567.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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.

Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in public

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