Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Recruiter/Academic Advisor is responsible for the recruitment of participants from targeted areas to WSU’s HEP Residential program; developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and programs aimed at increasing enrollment of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and members of their immediate family to obtain a General Educational Development (GED) diploma that meets the guidelines for high school equivalency. The Recruiter/Advisor will identify and develop relationships with potential HEP participants from targeted Washington areas, establish and implement short and long-range organizational goals and objectives; represent the university to internal and external constituents; utilize working knowledge of policies, principles, and procedures of federal regulations outlined in the HEP grant under the U.S Department of Education. They will also provide ongoing support services to program participants and assist with upgraded employment, placement services, and college applications to meet program objectives. The successful candidate will share the vision to address changing social, educational demographic, and financial issues that impact service delivery for students.

Please note: Some remote work may be available for this position.

This successful candidate will begin at one of the below classifications depending upon their experience.

Required Qualifications:

Student Services Professional:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of professional work experience in student services. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for‐year basis.

Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2:

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

Required Qualifications for all levels:

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership; work independently in multiple roles.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficient in speaking Spanish and English.

• Strong verbal and written Spanish and English communication skills.

• Evidence of written and oral communication skills.

• Experience in using computer programs (e.g., MS Office), email, and the internet.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for programmatic and professional development purposes.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours on an occasional basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience in working with students, parents, school districts, community and migrant serving agencies.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of factors impacting migrant/seasonal farm workers.

• Knowledge of outreach and recruitment techniques in an academic setting.

• Experience in a higher education setting, providing advising services or counseling to students who are educationally, economically, or otherwise underserved.

Additional Information:

Additional Job Description

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Student Affairs

City, State, Zip:

Pullman WA 99164

Department Link:

studentaffairs.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Student Services Professional: $3,379 - $4,120

Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1: $3,750 - $4,167

Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2: $4,062 - $4,570

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 more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

overtime eligible

FTE:

100%

This is a temporary position.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, June 25, 2023, 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:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• 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.

• 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.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• 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 hrs@wsu.edu.