Available Title(s):
107N-YN_CS_NPS - Program Coordinator

Business Title:
Program Coordinator/College Coach Upward Bound-Yakima WA

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Program Coordinator/College Coach for Upward Bound College Readiness Program in Yakima area will assist the Upward Bound Program team with:

• coordinating program services to participants
  
• documenting student contacts
  
• preparing program documents in English and Spanish
  
• entering program data
  
• interviewing prospective students
  
• conducting workshops for high school students and parents
  
• developing a service plan for high school participants
  
• providing academic counseling
  
• assisting in serving as liaison with local high schools, building positive working relationships with key community stakeholders.

Responsibilities include performing a variety of administrative support duties which include:

• responding to inquiries regarding programs and services
  
• maintain database and record-keeping systems
  
• processing purchasing requests
  
• monitor and maintain expenditures
  
• providing assistance with property inventory
  
• special event coordination
  
• travel arrangements
  
• college prep academic counseling to high school students

Additionally the position requires:

• communication with English and/or Spanish-speaking high school students and parents in an appropriate manner
  
• the application of an in-depth knowledge of college and financial aid application process, college preparation and high school graduation requirements.
  
• the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment; to maintain confidentiality, organize complex and detailed information, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• This position has a working location in Yakima, WA

Required Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent AND (2) two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.

• Familiarity with high school academic requirements as well as college admissions processes and requirements; familiarity with federal financial aid policies/procedures.
  
• Experience coordinating events.
  
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher and experience in maintaining computerized record systems.
  
• Must have or be able to obtain at the time of hire, a valid driver's license. Must pass the Motor Vehicle Background Check.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including frequent travel off-site and occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and professional working experience in a high school or higher education setting
  
• Bi-lingual/Bi-literate in English and Spanish.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Experience working with high school students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Tri-Cities

Department Name:

Outreach

City, State, Zip:

Yakima WA 98902

Monthly Salary:

Range 38, $3,096.00 - $4,117.00 (A-M)

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a Temporary position.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2023. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

This Upward Bound Program has been renewed annually since 2004 and is expected to renew.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Friday, April 21, 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 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.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Yakima-WA/Program-Coordinator-College-Coach-Upward-Bound-Yakima-WA_R-9283

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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