Spokane MESA Coordinator

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TheMESACoordinator has responsibility to organize and implement the SpokaneMESAprogram in accordance with the local and statewide curriculum guidelines with a focus on the student and the primary interest providing mathematics science and technology programs for African American Hispanic/Latino Native American Pacific Islanders and female populations.

The coordinator oversees cohorts of students from grades 6-12 from one to two high schools and the middle schools that feed into eachspecifically a class per grade at each school plus high school at-large students from the program who are not enrolled in aMESA addition the coordinator may also advise and facilitateMESACTSOclubs at one or more of their schools.

In support of classroom instruction this position will schedule arrange and provide supervision of various academic enrichment and support programs and events including in-classMESASTEMlessons; field trips to regional college campuses; Regional State and NationalMESADay competitions; and co-facilitatingMESAteacher professional development workshops with the SpokaneMESAteam. With the assistance of classroom teachers counselors school administrators and other programs serving the schools the Coordinator will mentor students using instructional tools and methodologies that are consistent with the various school districts and WAMESAto achieve the desired outcomes outlined by WAMESA.

This position is based out ofWSUSpokane and will work within selected middle schools and high schools. The SpokaneMESACoordinator reports to the Director of SpokaneMESAatWSUSpokane.

Primary work locations are based on school assignment and at theWSUSpokane campus. This position will serve Cheney and Spokane School Districts with travel to support Inchelium school district with all staff as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Coordination: 40%

• Student Programming & Outreach: 35%

• Management & Collaboration: 20%

• Other duties as assigned: 5%

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding cycle runs July 1 through June 30.

Monthly Salary:

$3750.85 - $5397.56 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 candidates 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 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.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelors degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Masters 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 yearforyear basis.

• Bachelors degree in mathematics engineering science or education with aSTEMemphasis or a related field.

• Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office software programs.

• Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally and work a flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends.

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people including peers university and school administrators faculty staff students and parents and the general public.

• Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Reliable transportation is required to accommodate regular travel to Cheney and Inchelium School Districts.

• Must have experience working with and demonstrating a caring positive attitude towards people with culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Must be able to pass a school district fingerprint and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Secondary teaching certificate with one or more endorsements inSTEMdisciplines.

• Three years or more teaching experience in middle/high school mathematics or science.

• Demonstrate management organization communication event coordination and leadership skills.

• Experience working with teachers students parents university staff and community representatives.

• Experience in school curriculum development in math or science.

• Experience or contact with local business and industries that provide careers in math science technology engineering or related fields.

• Prior personal experience withMESAor similar programs.

• Experience lived or serving with first-generation/low-income/underserved/ or disadvantaged populations.

• Programming experience or ability to learn programming

About Department - WSU Spokane
Department Name: Division of Student Affairs
Location: Spokane WA 99202

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.

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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.

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