Metro Center Program Specialist

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on February 19, 2026
. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

1138- - Coordinator

Metro Center Program Specialist

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

The Opportunity: As a Metro Center Program Specialist for Washington State University (WSU) Extension
, you will provide organizational leadership for the National Urban Research & Extension Center’s (NUREC) Knowledge and Practice Networks (KPNs). You will work as part of a team with the center director, assistant director, and faculty subject matter leads to oversee the implementation of the center’s multiple KPNs each comprised of university faculty, local government officials, community leaders, and agency personnel.

In this role, you must exercise discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas related to project implementation, record keeping, and reporting related to NUREC’s numerous educational and applied research activities. Additionally, you will support administration and operations for center-wide initiatives including assisting with grant support and administration, event coordination, meeting logistics, and program marketing.

This is a part‑time (
50% FTE) position. This position is overtime eligible.

This is a temporary position expected to end 1 year from date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

$2,434.70 - $2,739.04 at 50% FTE ($4,869.40 - $5,478.07 at 100% FTE) – Commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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.

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.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements under SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

WSU Extension

Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension

WSU’s Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension (Metro Center) puts ‘the people’s university’ to work for Washington’s cities, bringing WSU’s world class expertise to help inform data driven decisions and implement change that works for our clients. Utilizing applied research, the Metro Center’s work is outcome driven and solution oriented, geared toward developing practical knowledge and place-based solutions to alleviate modern world problems.

Seattle, WA

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