Washington State University
Location
Washington State | United States
Job description
Available Title(s): 1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager
Business Title:
Director, Upward Bound-Yakima CountyEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
Upward Bound is a federally funded Title IV TRIO Program whose purpose is to identify, select and assist first generation, low income high school students with academic potential for success in post-secondary education.
The Upward Bound Program Director has primary responsibility and authority for planning, implementation, supervision and administration of the Upward Bound Program located in Yakima, WA and Cowiche, WA.
The Director represents the University as primary liaison to the partner schools, their communities and the U.S. Department of Education. The incumbent will have responsibility for development and implementation of activities in the Upward Bound Yakima, WA Program. The Director will monitor Upward Bound for compliance with TRIO Program Legislation, Regulations, EDGAR , and OMB Circulars.
This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon ongoing receipt of federal funding. The dates of the current grant are Sept 1, 2022 through August 31, 2027. This Upward Bound program is funded for 63 participants each year.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information:
College: WSU Tri-Cities
City, State, Zip: Yakima, WA 98908
Program: K-12 Outreach Programs
Department Name: Upward Bound Program - Yakima County
Monthly Salary:
$4,689.05 - $6,086.00
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 candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .
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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:
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Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime ineligible
This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary appointment
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date:
Screening of applications will begin on Monday, February 26, 2024 and will continued to be accepted and reviewed through Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Online applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
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 “Resume/CV” 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.
Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
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.
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] .
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