Program Assistant

Title:

107M-YN - Program Assistant

Business Title:

Program Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - 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. Vaccine 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 information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The WSU Upward Bound Program Assistant is responsible for providing program support for the implementation of the U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant-funded Upward Bound program in Omak, WA. Responsibilities fall into two general areas – student services support and administrative support. The position requires application of an in-depth knowledge of program areas and of TRIO and WSU regulatory and administrative requirements. Also the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment; to maintain confidentiality, to organize complex and detailed information, to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, and to communicate with the public with tact. Must also work productively in a dynamic team environment

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly, positive attitude.

• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe software.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TRIO projects.

• Experience with federal and state regulations and requirements regarding administration of grants.

• Experience managing budget reports.

• Self motivated, independent and team worker, able to organize complex and detailed information and to meet multiple deadlines.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Upward Bound

City, State, Zip:

Omak, WA 98841

Department Link:

https://collegebound.wsu.edu/home/

Monthly Salary:

$2,099.25

FTE:

75%

Permanent/Temporary/Project:

Temporary

This is a permanent position on temporary funding. Funding is expected to continue for the foreseeable feature. Questions regarding the “Temporary” Appointment Status can be answered by the department during the interview process.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by October 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

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 and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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] .

Title:

107M-YN - Program Assistant

Business Title:

Program Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - 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. Vaccine 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 information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The WSU Upward Bound Program Assistant is responsible for providing program support for the implementation of the U.S. Department of Education TRIO grant-funded Upward Bound program in Omak, WA. Responsibilities fall into two general areas – student services support and administrative support. The position requires application of an in-depth knowledge of program areas and of TRIO and WSU regulatory and administrative requirements. Also the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment; to maintain confidentiality, to organize complex and detailed information, to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, and to communicate with the public with tact. Must also work productively in a dynamic team environment

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly, positive attitude.

• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe software.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TRIO projects.

• Experience with federal and state regulations and requirements regarding administration of grants.

• Experience managing budget reports.

• Self motivated, independent and team worker, able to organize complex and detailed information and to meet multiple deadlines.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Upward Bound

City, State, Zip:

Omak, WA 98841

Department Link:

https://collegebound.wsu.edu/home/

Monthly Salary:

$2,099.25

FTE:

75%

Permanent/Temporary/Project:

Temporary

This is a permanent position on temporary funding. Funding is expected to continue for the foreseeable feature. Questions regarding the “Temporary” Appointment Status can be answered by the department during the interview process.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by October 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

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 and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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] .