Title:
1138-NN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title:
WSU Bee Program - Program Administrator

Additional Titles:

Location:
OTHELLO BEE FARM

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under the guidance of the Bee Program leadership, the WSU Bee Program Administrator will lead and manage the administrative day to day operations of the WSU Bee Program in Othello, WA. This role will develop and manage relationships between the honey bee and pollinator research laboratories at WSU and beekeepers, stakeholders, donors, foundations, granting agencies, collaborators and other associates. The Program Administrator will work to increase the visibility of the program at the local, regional, and national levels. Working alongside various colleagues, the Program Administrator will support the mission of the WSU Bee Program.

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.

• Bachelor's degree must be in Business, Finance, English, or related field
  
• Must be able and willing to travel during any season.
  
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
  
• While using a private vehicle for official business, the incumbent will have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090) and will possess a valid driver's license.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience.
  
• Experience in writing and publishing, preferably in agricultural or scientific arenas.
  
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality printed and electronic communication materials, including the writing, editing, and graphic design/production thereof.
  
• Experience in print production software such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  
• Experience with web design and design software.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Entomology

City, State, Zip:

Othello, WA 99344

Department Link:

https://entomology.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$55,000.00 - $72,000.00

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. 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/.

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: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary.

Funding has been secured for 2 years.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end after 2 years from the start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Screening Begin Date:
This position has been re-posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin immediately and remain on-going until a successful finalist has been identified.

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:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:

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 hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Adams-County/WSU-Bee-Program-Program-Administrator_R-6670

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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