Program Assistant | Department of Chemistry; Pullman, WA)

Pullman, WA

Washington State University's College of Arts and Sciences is now accepting applications for a Program Assistant to support the Department of Chemistry. As a Program Assistant you will provide comprehensive academic, programmatic, administrative support for the Department of Chemistry’s undergraduate programs. You will serve as the primary resource for undergraduate students, faculty, and academic leadership, including the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Foundational Studies.

• Undergraduate course scheduling and enrollment management;
• Coordination of undergraduate curriculum, assessment, and accreditation activities, preparation of data reports and recruitment materials;
• Coordination of undergraduate events and outreach initiatives;
• Administration of awards and scholarships;
• Administrative support for departmental faculty, students, and staff.
• Provide limited administrative and operational support for graduate program operations as needed.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, Including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound, professional judgment.

• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience with course scheduling, enrollment, management, registration processes, or student record keeping, or related experience.
• Experience supporting faculty, academic committees, and departmental leadership.
• Experience preparing communications, websites, newsletters, marketing materials, or social media content.

Monthly Salary: $3,565.00 to $4,746.00 | Range 39 | Steps A-M | 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.

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

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.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College:
College of Arts and Sciences | Washington State University Department of Chemistry:
Department of Chemistry | Washington State University

Location:

Pullman, WA

Time Type:
Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully…