Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 1, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1Business Title:
Spokane MESA CoordinatorEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The MESA Coordinator has responsibility to organize and implement the Spokane MESA program in accordance with the local and statewide curriculum guidelines with a focus on the student, and the primary interest providing mathematics, science, and technology programs for African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islanders, and female populations.
The coordinator oversees cohorts of students from grades 6-12 from one to two high schools and the middle schools that feed into each—specifically a class per grade at each school, plus high school “at-large” students from the program who are not enrolled in a MESA class. In addition, the coordinator may also advise and facilitate MESA CTSO clubs at one or more of their schools.
In support of classroom instruction, this position will schedule, arrange and provide supervision of various academic enrichment and support programs and events including in-class MESA STEM lessons; field trips to regional college campuses; Regional, State, and National MESA Day competitions; and co-facilitating MESA teacher professional development workshops with the Spokane MESA team. With the assistance of classroom teachers, counselors, school administrators and other programs serving the schools, the Coordinator will mentor students, using instructional tools and methodologies that are consistent with the various school districts and WA MESA to achieve the desired outcomes outlined by WA MESA.
This position is based out of WSU Spokane and will work within selected middle schools and high schools. The Spokane MESA Coordinator reports to the Director of Spokane MESA at WSU Spokane.
Primary work locations are based on school assignment and at the WSU Spokane campus. This position will serve Cheney, and Spokane School Districts, with travel to support Inchelium school district with all staff as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities Include:
Coordination: 40%
Student Programming & Outreach: 35%
Management & Collaboration: 20%
Other duties as assigned: 5%
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding cycle runs July 1 through June 30.
Monthly Salary:
$3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, science, or education with a STEM emphasis or a related field.
Proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office software programs.
Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally and work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, including peers, university and school administrators, faculty, staff, students and parents, and the general public.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Reliable transportation is required to accommodate regular travel to Cheney and Inchelium School Districts.
Must have experience working with, and demonstrating a caring positive attitude towards, people with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Must be able to pass a school district fingerprint and background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Secondary teaching certificate with one or more endorsements in STEM disciplines.
Three years or more teaching experience in middle/high school mathematics or science.
Demonstrate management, organization, communication, event coordination, and leadership skills.
Experience working with teachers, students, parents, university staff and community representatives.
Experience in school curriculum development in math or science.
Experience or contact with local business and industries that provide careers in math, science, technology, engineering, or related fields.
Prior personal experience with MESA or similar programs.
Experience, lived or serving, with first-generation/low-income/underserved/ or disadvantaged populations.
Programming experience or ability to learn programming
About Department - https://spokane.wsu.edu/studentaffairs/mesa/
Area/College: WSU Spokane
Department Name: Division of Student Affairs
Location: Spokane, WA 99202
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:
11 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.
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