Job Information
Washington State University Graduate School Program Coordinator/Program Assistant in Pullman, Washington
Graduate School Program Coordinator/Program Assistant
Available Title(s):
107M-YNCSNPS - Program Assistant, 107N-YNCSNPS - Program Coordinator
Business Title:
Graduate School Program Coordinator/Program Assistant
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Graduate School at Washington State University (WSU) invites candidates to apply for their Program Coordinator who is responsible for incoming Graduate Assistantship appointments. You will have a broad range of responsibilities for overseeing actions including but not limited to, new hires, renewals, data changes, compensation changes, summer appointments, costing allocations etc. You will interact with a diverse group of internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization. You will review, approve, recommend edits/corrections on incoming assistantship actions. You will serve as a resource for WSU departments and students providing guidance with Graduate Assistantship questions, and provide training on policies and procedures. The successful candidate will begin as either a Program Coordinator or a Program Assistant depending on their level of experience.
Required Qualifications:
Program Coordinator:
• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.
• Specialty: Two years demonstrated experience in personnel related administrative functions or related equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing, to help staff understand program requirements, roles, and goals.
Program Assistant:
• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing, to help staff understand program requirements, roles, and goals.
Preferred Qualifications For All:
• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field.
• Experience in higher education setting and knowledge of graduate assistantships.
• Experience with WSU systems such as Workday and myWSU PeopleSoft.
• Experience coordinating programs in the areas of student services, academic services, student activities, or other closely related programs.
• Analytical skills, problem-solving logic, and time management skills.
Additional Information:
Area/College: Graduate School
Department Name: Graduate School
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:https://gradschool.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary:
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