"Administrative Program Specialist"

Administrative Program Specialist

Company: Western Oregon University

Job Location:

Category: Disability and Accessibility Services

Type: Full-Time

Administrative Program Specialist

Recruitment #: S2554

Review Date: Open | Open until filled

Department: Disability Access Services (DAS)

Salary Rate: $22.17 - $33.68 [Salary Steps]

About Western Oregon University:

Western Oregon University is a regional public, mid-sized university – committed to changing lives, strengthening communities and transforming our world. Located in Monmouth, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem,the state’s capital and about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub.

Western is one of Oregon’s oldest public institutions of higher education and was incorporated into the state system as a teacher training institution in 1882. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences, education and professional areas. It’s known for small class sizes, a focus on sustainability and a diverse liberal arts education in a student-centered environment. Western is an emerging Hispanic Serving institution, with over 40% of undergraduates being students of color.

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Administrative Program Specialist position is to assist the Director, Assistant Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, and Accommodations Coordinator in the ongoing direction of Disability Access Services (DAS) by performing administrative research, analysis, and evaluation in support of DAS services and departmental operations. This position is responsible for assisting the Director, Assistant Director, and Accommodations Coordinator with administrative responsibilities and operations, and also provides confidential administrative support. It requires comprehensive knowledge of the program to maintain confidential materials, including documentation of disabilities (protected by federal law) for Western Oregon University students. The position is also responsible for coordinating and managing notetaking services used for academic access, performing administrative data collection and analysis, and evaluating projects, processes, and operations to enable DAS to operate at maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

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Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 1–2 years of administrative experience in a professional setting
• 1–2 years of experience in program management
• 1–2 years of experience in operations management
• 1–2 years of experience in project management
• 1–2 years of experience working in a postsecondary (higher education) environment
• Effective communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments
• Critical problem-solving skills
• Sound decision-making capabilities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

How to Apply: Please upload the following required materials within the application portal. Questions may be directed to employment@wou.edu

Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form available here - classified
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume/CV
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. Complete and submit the Reference Check form, available here along with your application