TRiO Program Coordinator, TRiO Talent Search, Vancouver Campus

TRiO Program Coordinator, TRiO Talent Search, Vancouver Campus

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

August 20, 2025

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

Available Title(s):

107N-YN_CS_NPS - Program Coordinator

Business Title:

TRiO Program Coordinator, TRiO Talent Search, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:

Classified (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity

Do you have a passion for serving students and experience with administrative support and coordinating programs? Consider applying for our Program Coordinator vacancy within TRiO Talent Search at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver.

Under the direction of the Campus Director of Talent Search Programs, you will plan, organize and coordinate all aspects of two TRiO Talent Search grant programs. You will be responsible for maintaining program directives as set out by the federal grants, including preparing grant related reports and Annual Performance reports for the Department of Education, while abiding by federal and state policies and WSU policies. You will educate and inform students, staff and the public on program initiatives.

In this position, you will also respond to inquiries regarding enrollment in the programs and services provided, record student contacts, and enter data into the software tracking system. While maintaining a high level of confidentiality, you will independently reach out to participants and their families to obtain additional necessary information and documentation to meet program requirements.

You will also independently coordinate travel, activities and events, including monthly purchasing verification and reconciling budgets for the Talent Search grant(s). You will provide logistical support for target school events, field trips, and other programing serving the 1,000 Talent Search participants within the Vancouver Public Schools. This also includes ordering and tracking program inventory and working with the WSU Vancouver marketing and communications team to update Talent Search marketing materials and websites. You will support various hiring personnel processes for Talent Search grant(s), including both full and part-time staff.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

35% Data Management

25% Purchasing and Travel

25% General Administrative Support

10% Personnel and Hiring Support

5% Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

This is a

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

Project End Date: This is a project position expected to end on September 30, 2026.

Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. The position will be primarily on-campus with some remote work opportunities after 6 months; remote work may also be available during breaks when students are not present.

Monthly Salary: $3,665 to $4,882 | Range 41, Steps A to M | Successful candidates typically begin 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.
  
• Two years' experience working in a customer service-oriented work environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiscal support experience (e.g. budgeting, cash handling, purchasing, and/or travel).
  
• Experience supporting personnel processes, such as recruiting, onboarding, payroll, or position maintenance.
  
• Database and/or spreadsheet software proficiency, including complex clerical duties.
  
• Website and/or social media maintenance experience.
  

About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.

As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.

Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name: TRiO Talent Search

Department Link: WSU Vancouver TRiO Talent Search Program Webpage

City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98686

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

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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Vancouver-WA/TRiO-Program-Coordinator-TRiO-Talent-Search-Vancouver-Campus_R-13837

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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