Academic Engagement Coordinator | WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: June 21, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 105G-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 3 Business Title: Academic Engagement Coordinator | WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA) Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportunity: Washington State University Tri Cities is now accepting applications for an Academic Engagement Coordinator. As the AE Coordinator, you will promote innovative ideas and solutions to advance student’s academic success and professional development. You will drive and reinforce students’ academic and career-connected learning through the evaluation and enhancement of resources, processes, and events affiliated with the Office of Academic Engagement, including the Library, Writing Center, Tutoring Center, and Undergraduate Research. Additionally, you will serve as the primary contact for internal and external constituents and manage the office administration for the College of Arts & Sciences. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with faculty recruitment and onboarding, travel processing, purchasing and budget management, and event coordination. The individual will also assist with course scheduling and support the Academic Director in the interpretation and enforcement of faculty policies. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. This is an on-site/in-person role located on WSU Tri Cities campus, in Richland, WA. Monthly Salary: $3,925.00 to $5,271.00 | Range 44 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in line with WAC 357-28. 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 Classified staff and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of clerical, office or administrative experience. OR an Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience AND one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 or two years as an Administrative Assistant 1. OR Equivalent education/experience. Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills and a willingness to take initiative. The ability to coordinate multiple programs and deadlines and solve problems for a wide range of complex tasks. Strong customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including productive and collaborative working relationships with a broad range of internal and external constituents or customers. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. The ability to coordinate multiple programs and deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an environment requiring high attention to detail. Experience working collaboratively within a team and across organizational lines. Higher education experience. Knowledge of Washington State University including experience with university policies and procedures, particularly with course scheduling processes and procedures. The ability to maintain confidentiality and function positively in a fast paced professional environment. Knowledge of pedagogical approaches and/or research practices at the collegiate level. Experience working with a multi-campus system, academic rules, policies and procedures. Knowledge of admissions and recruitment processes. Experience with WSU administrative information systems (myWSU and Workday). Experience working with student records. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship About the Tri-Cities College of Arts and Sciences: About the Tri-Cities Office of Academic Engagement and related academic resources: Area/College: Office of Academic and Student Affairs Location: WSU Tri-Cities Campus in Richland, WA 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 “Application Document” 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. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. 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. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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. 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