Program Coordinator, Urban Studies at UW in Tacoma, WA

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Job Description The School of Urban Studies (SUS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to the Dean of the School of Urban Studies, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the School, providing administrative, fiscal, admissions, and event support. This position will have extensive involvement with students, staff, and the public in carrying out and monitoring SUS activities. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support (25%): Independently provide guidance to students, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies, procedures and activities; make referrals as needed. Order, receive, and maintain inventory of office supplies. Oversee website and routinely update web pages, social media, documents, links, forms, images, directories, etc. Provide input on improvements to website with the primary goal of providing up-to-date information for prospective and current students. Fiscal Support (25%): Prepare and track payment for supplies, services, travel, and reimbursements. Provide budgetary support for processing of purchases, reimbursement, and budget reconciliation. Making purchases via procurement card and reconciling weekly. Student Communication (10%): Communicate with students as directed by the Dean and Director. Admissions (15%): Manage undergraduate GIS Certificate Program applications; receive, process, track and maintain records. Manage Urban Design applications. Participate in recruitment activities and info sessions. Event Coordination (20%): Plan, coordinate, schedule, and monitor program-related activities, meetings, and events. Building Coordination (5%). Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. High school graduation or equivalent AND two years’ experience with undergraduate programs, internship programs, or similar programs. Additional Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong customer-service skills. The ability to develop effective working relationships among staff, faculty, students and other members of the UW community. The ability to work with various and occasionally competing priorities and time-sensitive situations and information. Experience working with a variety of populations. Experience in providing administrative support and overseeing and executing office operations. Ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and experience performing complex functions (including mail merges and producing reports and charts) using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in any major. Experience working in higher education. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $47,256.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $63,156.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, op