Metro Center Program Specialist
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4869 - 5478
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
February 19 2026If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-YNADMINPRO - CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Metro Center Program SpecialistEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional () (Fixed Term)Position Details:
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 Centers (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 centers 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 NURECs 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.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time (50% FTE) position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date: 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.
Monthly Salary: $2434.70 - $2739.04 at 50% FTE ($4869.40 - $5478.07 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 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:
A Bachelors 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 drivers license and meet requirements underSPPM 7.10and 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Area/College: WSU Extension
Department: Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension
WSUs Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension (Metro Center) puts the peoples university to work for Washingtons cities bringing WSUs world class expertise to help inform data driven decisions and implement change that works for our clients. Utilizing applied research the Metro Centers work is outcome driven and solution oriented geared toward developing practical knowledge and place-based solutions to alleviate modern world problems.
Location: Seattle WA
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:
Part timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington 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: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
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.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
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Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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