Student Career Development Coordinator

Student Career Development Coordinator

Applications must be received before 11:59pm on June 29, 2026.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $6,092.00 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Location: Pullman, WA

Department: Student Success and Academic Programs

As the Student Career Development Coordinator, you will coordinate and assess internship experiences for students in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), including SSAP internships, those offered by other CAHNRS units, and industry stakeholders. You will coordinate the assessment and implementation of CAHNRS internship programs in collaboration with unit internship coordinators and university‑wide internship personnel.

In addition, you will coordinate the career development program for the CAHNRS SSAP Office, creating, promoting, and delivering career networking and development opportunities for all CAHNRS programs. You will lead the CAHNRS Ignite Research Program and the CAHNRS Top Scholar Programs. You will collaborate with CAHNRS and university personnel to build relationships with partners, generate financial support for student programs, and participate in college‑wide recruitment and retention efforts.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, review the detailed Summary of Benefits and Total Compensation.

• 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 may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel and work some evening and weekend hours.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.
• Student services experience in admissions, advising, professional development, and/or recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and leadership, including the ability to work independently.
• Experience working in business and/or industry.
• Experience in event management.

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 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 at 509‑335‑4521 (v) or 509‑335‑1259 (f), or send e‑mail to hrs.

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