Program Assistant | University Writing; Pullman, WA

Program Assistant | University Writing (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University's Office of the Provost and Department of Academic Engagement & Student Engagement (DAESA) is now accepting applications for a Writing Program Assistant. In this Program Assistant role you will serve as the primary point of operational and administrative contact for the Writing Program Director. You will manage the administrative aspects of the University Writing Portfolio and Placement Assessments under the direction of the Writing Program Director.

You will also handle unit course scheduling for Write classes and English 102, under supervision of the Writing Program Director. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: administrative support to the Writing Program and to the Writing Program Director, maintaining a calendar of the workflow for the University Writing Portfolio and Writing Placement, office space management, developing and maintaining assessment databases, and coordination and collaboration with the Fiscal Specialist on various projects.

Percentage breakdown of duties:

• 45% - Program Support
• 30% - Student Services, Communication, and Outreach
• 10% - Assessment Support
• 10% - Records and Reporting
• 5% - Other duties assigned.

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime- eligible. This is an in-person/on-site role located on the WSU campus in Pullman, WA.

Monthly Salary: $3,565 to $4,476 | Range 39 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. 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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills (written and oral) skills.
• Experience providing administrative support in an office or program setting.
• Experience communicating effectively with a variety of different populations, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (esp., Word, Excel, Outlook) and database software.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Experience working in higher education or a university setting.
• Experience coordinating academic assessment, testing, or placement activities.
• Experience supporting fiscal processes including billing, purchasing, contracts, or budget tracking.
• Experience providing customer service to diverse student and stakeholder populations.
• Experience with MyWSU and Slate.

About the Writing Program:
Writing Program

About the Area/College:
Office of the Provost & Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA)

Location:

Pullman, WA

Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• 1) Resume
• 2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files.

Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. 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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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