Upward Bound Program Coordinator – Wellpinit

Title:

107N-YN – Program Coordinator

Business Title:

Upward Bound Program Coordinator – Wellpinit

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU SPOKANE CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service – OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound programs in Mary Walker and Wellpinit high schools in Stevens County. Upward Bound is a federally funded academic support program that prepares and motivates low-income, first-generation and academically at-risk high school students to successfully pursue a college education. Upward Bound offers an academically challenging year-round program, including tutorial services, monthly meetings, quarterly workshops, a local and residential summer program, college visitations, career advising, cultural events, and assistance in applying for financial aid and college admission.

Coordinates program services supporting low income and first-generation college students in completing high school and enrolling in higher education and assists parents in supporting their children’s academic success.
 

Assists in serving as liaison with high schools, builds positive working relationships with key community stakeholders, provides counseling and academic advising, and tracks student contacts. Conducts orientation workshops for students and parents, assesses student needs and develops an academic service plan for each student.

This position is located in Stevens County, Washington.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Program Implementation – 40%

Student Programs – 35%

Academic Advising – 20%

Other – 5%

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Requirements:

• Specialty: Two full years of experience participating and/or working with low-income, first-generation, and/or academically at risk high school students.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.
• Must be willing to travel, including overnight, on occasion. Includes travel and overnight lodging for the summer program that is conducted on the WSU Pullman campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Professional experience serving students in higher education.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and/or using computerized record systems and information management.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills that facilitate communications, team building, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse groups of people in a positive manner.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/.

 Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Area/College: WSU Spokane
Department Name: WSUS Student Affairs
City, State, Zip: Wellpinit, WA 99040
Department Link: https://spokane.wsu.edu/about/upward-bound/

Monthly Salary: Range 38, $3,096 – $4,013–Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: October 13, 2022; open until filled
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and successful completion of a criminal background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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 .