NRT-RWC Program Coordinator

Available Title(s): 1138-YN_ADMINPRO – Coordinator

Business Title: NRT-RWC Program Coordinator

Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Part time

Position Term: 12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Program Coordinator (PC) will be responsible for the programmatic and administrative support of the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Rivers, Watersheds, Communities (RWC) Program in collaboration with the PI. This position will be the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and outside partners involved with the program, and will coordinate student-centered educational, community-engagement, and career-development activities. The PC will be responsible for working with the RWC leadership team to ensure the program policies and procedures related to student funding and awards, special projects, and program evaluation are implemented.  
 
The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for coordinating program promotion both within and outside the WSU. Working with the NRT Director, the PC will monitor budgets, assist with acquiring additional resources, and writing reports for the funding agencies. Since the RWC is committed to developing and testing an innovative graduate education model, the PC must be flexible, willing to try new things, and change directions as the situation might require. This position reports to the Center for Environmental Research, Education, and Outreach (CEREO) Administrator and the NRT RCW Director.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Background and experience with water resource science broadly defined, data science, and geographic information systems. 
• Two (2) years of experience in project management or program coordination.
• Demonstrated strong project management and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, prioritize, and accomplish complex initiatives within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to adjust to changing priorities on short notice as well as the ability to manage multiple sub-projects with varying deadlines.
• Demonstrated organizational proficiency and project organization skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable work style, with the demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work with a variety of topics and people.
• Proven analytic abilities, using problem solving skills to proactively research and resolve questions, discrepancies, and inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships in a team environment and with a diverse audience.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with stakeholders at all levels throughout a complex, diverse organization. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, and standard web interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field of natural science, environmental science, or engineering. 
• Working knowledge of the NSF traineeship programs, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience working with WSU administrative systems and WSU policies and procedures.
• Experience with content management system, Photoshop, website, and publishing software (e.g., WordPress), and data science computing.
• Experience in event planning and execution.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Office of Research
Department Name: CEREO
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: CEREO | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Monthly Salary: $3,381.53 – $4,226.90 (prorated for 75% FTE)

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.

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible
FTE: 75%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: This is a temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, June 5, 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.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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