Summary of Duties:

Washington State University’s Cougs Rise Program is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team. Cougs Rise is an Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) student success initiative funded by the US Department of Education, focused on supporting college access and the successful transition of low-income and first-generation students from across the state. Cougs Rise delivers professional and peer services that build a supportive community and enables students to engage in the highly impactful academic experiences of WSU. The Project Coordinator will be an integral member of the team, working alongside the Project Director to develop and implement academic year and summer programming, supervising student mentors, and functioning as a liaison with WSU departments and external constituents.

Individuals who are first-generation college graduates and/or from low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

OAE offers a hybrid model for all of it’s professional employees with flexibility based on individual needs and the unit’s capabilities. We recognize the benefits of both working from home, as well as, engaging with our students in person; every position and employee is unique. Other featured benefits include dedicated focus hours, collaborative working space and flexible working locations.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Demonstrated experience working successfully with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.

• Demonstrated experience in student service programming.

• Broad knowledge of, and work experience with, student transition issues and retention related to the target population.

• Demonstrated computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability, and willingness, to work some weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or related field.

• Oral and written fluency in the English and Spanish languages

• Experience with programs serving the target populations.

• Conflict and crisis management experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a highly collaborative environment.

• Well-developed written, verbal, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated and extensive problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Area/College: Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

Department Name: Office of Academic Engagement

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: Office of Academic Engagement

Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $5,077.36 | 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.

FTE: 100%

This is a temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is identified as a temporary position ending on August 31, 2024 due to the nature of the grant funding. However, Cougs Rise has been established since 2016 and currently has secured funding through 2025.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume