Project Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

July 26, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Project Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will be responsible for effective advising and implementation of a major program and student success initiative designed to support the retention and achievement of an increasingly diverse population of Veterans pursuing their first undergraduate degree. You will collaborate closely with the Director, bringing your expertise and insight to advance the program’s mission.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Advising and counseling students to support their academic and personal success

• Designing and delivering impactful student programming

• Serving as a liaison between students and University faculty, supervisors, and both internal and external stakeholders

• Monitoring and evaluating student services and operational effectiveness

• Supervising a team of undergraduate and graduate student workers who provide essential services

As Project Coordinator, you will drive the mission and strategic plan of the organization by coordinating operations, cultivating opportunities, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and advancing strategic initiatives. Individuals who are Veterans and first-generation college graduates or from low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), project position. This position is overtime eligible.
 

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 8/31/2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $ 4,061.90 - $5,077.36 | 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.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a 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.

• Demonstrated experience working successfully with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and/or the public.

• Demonstrated experience with programming, student services, and assessment.

• Broad knowledge of and work experience with student transition issues and retention related to the target population.

• Demonstrated computer skills including working knowledge of Office 365.

• Ability, and willingness, to work some weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or related field.

• Experience with programs serving the target populations.

• Conflict and crisis management experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a highly collaborative environment.