Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 15, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
107N-YN_CS_NPS - Program CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Learning Specialist and Academic AdvisorEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Learning Specialist and Academic Advisor you will be responsible for helping student athletes organize, monitor, evaluate and make adjustments pertaining to their academic progress and development. Your primary responsibilities will include: academic skill development, individualized support of academic success plans, and tracking and monitoring individual progress. In this position, you will independently work directly with a diverse population of student athletes to identify options and courses of action when resolving problems and/or making decisions utilizing specialized knowledge of complex NCAA, Pac-12, State, WSU and department rules/regulations.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,665 to $4,882 | Range 41 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance 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 graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.
Two (2) years of experience with student services, learning/tutoring services, and/or relevant experience/experience.
Must be able to work occasional evenings to support unit programs.
Ability to work with students, coaches, and administrators in a broad range of situations.
Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with the following: WSU Academic Rules and Procedures, WSU Policies and Procedures, and available services at Center for Advising and Career Development.
Demonstrate interest for the welfare and success of student-athletes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Ability to initiate and complete projects with specific deadlines.
Demonstrated strong computer background with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, career exploration software, website career exploration, e-mail, and Internet.
Demonstrate commitment and knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
Demonstrated successful experience working with a diverse student population.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - wsucougars.com/
Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name: Academic Services
Location: Pullman, 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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington 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.
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.
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