Metro Center Program Specialist

Washington State University • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership for the National Urban Research & Extension Center’s (NUREC) Knowledge and Practice Networks (KPNs).
• 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.
• 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.
• Support administration and operations for center-wide initiatives including assisting with grant support and administration, event coordination, meeting logistics, and program marketing.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level