Marketing Campaign Specialist - Undergraduate University Program

Location San Francisco, CA 94105   We've had a hand in helping build communities for over 100 years. We're listed on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2006. It pays to work at WaMu. We've added even more benefits to our generous package.Learn more at wamu.com/careers Marketing Campaign Specialist - Undergraduate University Program At WaMu, our core values inspire and guide our talented team as they help us write our extraordinary ongoing success story.  We believe that a diverse group of talented, committed individuals—working as a team—can make a real difference. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and keep our egos in check. We also manage to keep a sense of humor along the way.  So if you’re ready for WaMu, read on! This position involves detailed project management and coordination of Marketing initiatives that need an offer set-up or campaign planning service. In this role, you will:   Track multiple projects, campaigns and initiatives simultaneously Manage communication on project set-up and escalate roadblocks as necessary Effectively work with appropriate team members to provide direction to Marketing Strategy and Offer Set-up for successful implementation and future tracking Enforce tollgates and timelines to manage to production schedules Re-engineer processes for optimal efficiency as the opportunity arises -  Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field -  Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, highly attentive to detail -  Well organized and able to adapt to changes in business direction and shifting priorities -  Strong problem solving skills, and ability to succeed under tight deadlines -  Knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of marketing -  MS-Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio software   Preferred:   -  Formal training in project management -  Past internship experience in marketing and/or advertising desired -  Working knowledge of or interest in the credit card and/or financial services industry -  Demonstrated ability to forge relationships, collaborate across functional areas, manage by influence, navigate ambiguous situations, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team to achieve bottom-line results   Washington Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity, and value a culture of respect.