Washington State University Hiring for IMPACT STEM Project Manager, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus, Hybrid, or Remote at Vancouver, WA Full Time

Available Title(s):

1138-YN_ADMINPRO – Coordinator

Business Title:

IMPACT STEM Project Manager, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus, Hybrid, or Remote

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

IMPACT STEM Project Manager, College of Arts and Sciences, Vancouver Campus, Hybrid or Remote

Be a part of a nationwide project focused on dissolving barriers for 2-year college transfers to attain 4-year science and math degrees! We seek an experienced administrative program manager with excellent organizational/communication skills and a commitment to building student success in BS degree attainment regardless of where they start their academic journey.

Summary of Duties

The IMPACT STEM Transfer Network is a new, nationwide consortium of 2-year and 4-year institutions, funded by a six-year grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute “Inclusive Excellence 3” (HHMI IE3) program. We are leading coordinated efforts on and between our 40+ campuses to empower and reduce barriers for students along the entire transfer pathway toward a BS degree. We are building peer mentoring programs for transfer students across campuses, supporting undergraduate research experiences tailored toward transfer success, building communities of practice among 2-year/4-year STEM faculty, academic advisors and students, and revising institutional practices to build campus environments that are welcoming and supportive of all students to successfully work toward and complete a BS degree. You can read about the IMPACT STEM Transfer Network (also known as Learning Community Cluster 7), including a list of the 15 four-year and 30 two-year institutional partners, on the HHMI IE3 website. Position may be 100% remote, hybrid, or in-person.

The IMPACT STEM Network is led by 3-person Operational Leadership team and a Steering Committee consisting of representatives from each of the 15 teams of 2-year/4-year institutions. The IMPACT STEM Project Manager will work closely with the 3 Operational Leaders on all organizational elements of the IMPACT STEM Network and projects, and report to the WSU supervisor. They will be the operational administrator for the Network, supporting collaboration, communication, formative assessment, and reporting among the institutional teams over the term of the grant. The incumbent in this position will regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion while managing multiple moving project targets simultaneously.

The Project Manager position has the potential for annual renewal for up to six years (as long as funding remains available), subject to regular evaluation. This position includes health and retirement benefits, with a salary range of $55,000 – $67,000 per year dependent upon applicant qualifications.

Physical location is negotiable; most work will necessarily be on-line because of the geographically dispersed nature of our project.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

  • Clarification: A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience relevant to academic administration and program coordination. 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.

• Administrative experience involving the coordination of administrative tasks and communication for projects or initiatives.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity initiatives.

• Access to reliable high-speed internet because much of the work on this project will be online.

Preferred:

• A Master’s degree in related field, plus two (2) years professional experience.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-institutional/organizational collaborative initiatives.

• Experience in educational project management, planning, and administration or similar relevant experience (preferably in the higher education field).

• Experience working on grant-funded projects.

• Experience working with STEM fields, higher education, or non-profit organizations.

• Experience with initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Familiarity with 2-year and 4-year educational structures.

Essential Duties:

• 65% Coordination and Communication among IMPACT STEM Network members and institutions

• 30% Research and Program Administration Support

• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Application instructions:

Applicants must attach these 3 documents AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter, including:

• Why you are interested in the position.

• How your experiences qualify you for and are aligned with the position.

• How this position contributes to your professional goals.

3. Contribution to equity statement

• See link below for information.

Pease read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name:

College of Arts and Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Vancouver, WA 98686

Department Link:

https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/

HHMI IE3 website Project website

Work Location and Schedule:

Remote, Remote/Hybrid, or on the Vancouver WSU campus. Most work will be on-line because of the geographically dispersed nature of the project.

Monthly Salary:

$4,583/month – $5,583 /month ($55,000/year – $67,000/year) Grade 4 Zone 3. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full approved salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current skills and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

Benefits:

WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program. 

For a summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by November 12, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

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.

Application Instructions

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter, including:

• Why you are interested in the position.

• How your experiences qualify you for and are aligned with the position.

• How this position contributes to your professional goals.

3. Contribution to equity statement

• See information and link below. 

Please include a statement on contributions to equity. Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver’s strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/strategic-plan.

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.

WSU Vancouver leads with an equity lens and is recognized nationally as a top college for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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 [email protected].