"TRiO Program Coordinator, TRiO Talent Search, Vancouver Campus"

The Opportunity

Do you have a passion for serving students and experience with administrative support and coordinating programs? Consider applying for our Program Coordinator vacancy within TRiO Talent Search at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver.

Under the direction of the Campus Director of Talent Search Programs, you will plan, organize and coordinate all aspects of two TRiO Talent Search grant programs. You will be responsible for maintaining program directives as set out by the federal grants, including preparing grant related reports and Annual Performance reports for the Department of Education, while abiding by federal and state policies and WSU policies. You will educate and inform students, staff and the public on program initiatives.

In this position, you will also respond to inquiries regarding enrollment in the programs and services provided, record student contacts, and enter data into the software tracking system. While maintaining a high level of confidentiality, you will independently reach out to participants and their families to obtain additional necessary information and documentation to meet program requirements.

You will also independently coordinate travel, activities and events, including monthly purchasing verification and reconciling budgets for the Talent Search grant(s). You will provide logistical support for target school events, field trips, and other programing serving the 1,000 Talent Search participants within the Vancouver Public Schools. This also includes ordering and tracking program inventory and working with the WSU Vancouver marketing and communications team to update Talent Search marketing materials and websites. You will support various hiring personnel processes for Talent Search grant(s), including both full and part-time staff.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 35% Data Management
• 25% Purchasing and Travel
• 25% General Administrative Support
• 10% Personnel and Hiring Support
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), project position. This position is overtime eligible. Project End Date: This is a project position expected to end on September 30, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. The position will be primarily on-campus with some remote work opportunities after 6 months; remote work may also be available during breaks when students are not present.

Monthly Salary: $3,665 to $4,882. Benefits: 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 summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.
• Two years' experience working in a customer service-oriented work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fiscal support experience (e.g. budgeting, cash handling, purchasing, and/or travel).
• Experience supporting personnel processes, such as recruiting, onboarding, payroll, or position maintenance.
• Database and/or spreadsheet software proficiency, including complex clerical duties.
• Website and/or social media maintenance experience.

About WSU Vancouver:

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington. As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.

For more information, visit the WSU Vancouver TRiO Talent Search Program Webpage.