NRT-RWC Program Coordinator

Title:
1138-YN - Coordinator

Business Title:
NRT-RWC Program Coordinator

Additional Titles:

Location:
WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

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

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, 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.

Summary of Duties:

The NRT-RWC 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 RWC 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.
  
• Bachelor's Degree specialization areas include natural science, environmental science, or engineering.
  
• Background and experience with water resource science broadly defined, data science, and geographic information systems.
  
• 2 (two) 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, 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: Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach (CEREO)
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA. 99163
Department Link: CEREO | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Monthly Salary: $ 4,588.00
FTE: 75%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Temporary
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary OR project position expected to end on February 28, 2023. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: This recruitment has been re-posted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been 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 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:
Part 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.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/NRT-RWC-Program-Coordinator_R-4416

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





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