Job Information
Washington State University Project Specialist in Seattle, Washington
Project Specialist
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 18, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-NNADMINPRO - Coordinator, 1138-YNADMINPRO - Coordinator
Business Title:
Project Specialist
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The William D. Ruckelshaus Center invites you to join us as a Project Specialist at Washington State University (WSU). As the Project Specialist, you will use independent judgement to provide support to one or more of the Center's ongoing projects. Your duties include, but are not limited to, providing coordination for one or more collaborative policy projects, including initial project design and development and execution of planning for ongoing projects; planning and managing (including administration, logistics and occasionally leading) workshops and work groups; and regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion in project work that is often highly political and of statewide significance. You will also develop and conduct project research, data gathering, analysis and writing; study, analyze, prepare, write and edit materials, meeting agendas, action items and meeting summaries; and study, analyze, prepare, write and edit materials and correspondence that are highly sensitive, confidential and complex in nature. Vital aspects of our work at the William D. Ruckelshaus Center are to continually learn and to strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in both our projects and our organizational culture. We encourage you to apply!
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.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS and PowerPoint), Zoom, Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat and browsing applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing highly organized logistical support.
• Must be able to occasionally work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with conflict resolution/collaborative governance.
• Working knowledge of public policy processes.
Additional Information:
Area/College: 01, Provost's Office
Department Name: William D. Ruckelshaus Center
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98125
Department Link: https://ruckelshauscenter.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary: $4,869.40 - $5,478.97 | In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 typica