K-12 Coordinator | Native American Health Sciences (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Washington State University Health Sciences Department is now accepting applications for a Health Sciences K-12 Coordinator. As the K-12 Coordinator you will be responsible for the outreach, recruitment, development, and management of pre-health, health pathways, and the visitation programs of K-12 programs. In this role you will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate new and existing Native American Health Pathway programs to include Na-ha-shnee STEAM Summer Institute and bring attention to the various Health Sciences programs. You will also work with tribal communities, their K-12 education systems and leaders, families, tribal community colleges, and other higher education institution partners to present WSU Health Sciences and WSU Native American Health Sciences (NAHS) programming to future students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience speaking in front of large groups.
• Experience in program planning and administration.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
• 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 travel and to work some weekends and evenings with occasional overnight travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Demonstrated experience and involvement in successfully working and communicating with Native American/Alaska Native populations.
• Knowledge of tribal community educational needs.
• Experience with student information systems.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and college admissions.
• Knowledge of admissions procedures, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships.
• Knowledge of Washington State University programs, policies and procedures.
• Experience with event planning/programs for student organizations.
• Experience with marketing and communications.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Outreach, and Visitation Coordination: 45%
• Program Planning & Implementation: 30%
• Student/Participant Retention and Advising: 20%
• Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level