MESA Program Director

Available Title(s):

1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager, 1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title:

MESA Program Director

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the WSU Everett Mathematics, Engineering, Science, and Achievement (MESA) Program Director, you will serve as the primary coordinator and overseer of activities funded or sponsored by the MESA State Office and/or for the benefit of MESA students. The MESA program at WSU Everett aims to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, STEM education, and STEM programs to students of color, first generation college students, and historically excluded populations in STEM fields. You are responsible for leading efforts to accomplish student success objectives at the MESA Student Center. This position reports to the WSU Everett Vice Chancellor of Student Success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, science, education, or other closely related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in developing or managing budgets or with grant or proposal writing.

• Minimum one (1) year experience working directly with students.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mathematics, engineering, science, or education.

• Experience working with administrators and teachers in a secondary school/district or community college/university system.

• Experience working with pre-college and college students, community groups from diverse cultures.

• Experience working with non-profit or community service organizations.

• Experience working with business and industry.

• Experience in coordinating student services including but not limited to field trips, tutoring, speakers, inventive awards, career and academic advising, and enrichment programs.

• Experience in coordinating the activities of the secondary school/college teachers/staff and other volunteers to plan programs and curricula.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Washington State University - Everett Campus
City, State, Zip: Everett, WA 98201
Department Link: WSU - Everett Campus Webpage
Monthly Salary: $5,478.08 - $6,695.43 | 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 .  

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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
FTE: 100%
This is a Temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This position's renewal is dependent upon additional funding being secured annually to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, March 24, 2024 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. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• 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/CV

- Cover Letter

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 [email protected] .