WSU ROAR Program & Outreach Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

9d • $4,062 - $5,077

About The Position

As the WSU ROAR Program and Outreach Coordinator for the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, you will support the successful implementation of program operations through comprehensive administrative, organizational, and student-focused responsibilities. You will lead and manage WSU ROAR admissions, WSU Ready to ROAR (a one-week summer experience for high school aged students with intellectual disabilities), and program outreach activities with schools, families and community partners. In this role, you will also provide direct and ongoing student support, organize events, manage ordering and program materials, and support evaluation related data collection. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. Temporary End Date: This is a grant-funded position that is expected to be renewed annually until the project concludes on September 30, 2030. Renewal will depend on the need for extension and/or performance. International candidates who qualify must sponsor their own visa. Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $5,077.37 | 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 candidate’s 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• 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.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in employment, transition planning, or community-based services.
• A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
• Experience working with young adults/students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in post-secondary transition or employment settings.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating transition plans, employment supports, programs, policies, and practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including documentation and presentations.
• Familiarity with person-centered planning, behavior intervention strategies, supported decision-making, and response to intervention frameworks.
• Experience addressing the needs of young adults with IDD in post-secondary programs, high school transition programs, or community-based employment settings.
• Knowledge of research, theories, literature, and trends in transition, employment, and inclusive education, and ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to plan and implement evidence-based transition and employment practices.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations (administrators, faculty, staff, students, employers, families, community partners).
• Ability to supervise and support staff in employment and transition roles.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to supervision.
• Ability to manage time, details, and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to represent WSU ROAR and the University’s best interests at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage WSU ROAR admissions
• Lead and manage WSU Ready to ROAR (a one-week summer experience for high school aged students with intellectual disabilities)
• Lead and manage program outreach activities with schools, families and community partners
• Provide direct and ongoing student support
• Organize events
• Manage ordering and program materials
• Support evaluation related data collection

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level