Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
January 23, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2Business Title:
WSU ROAR Transition CoordinatorEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the WSU ROAR Transition Coordinator, you will lead transition planning and implementation for WSU ROAR (Responsibility, Opportunity, Advocacy, Respect). You’ll coordinate employment-related transition services, guide person-centered planning, and connect students with post-graduation supports. In this role, you’ll ensure individualized transition goals align with WSU ROAR’s Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Certificate, helping students achieve successful employment and active community engagement. If you’re passionate about empowering students, creating opportunities, and making a lasting impact, this is your chance to lead change and shape futures.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position (100% FTE) and is eligible for overtime.
Temporary End Date: This is a grant-funded position that is expected to be renewed annually until the project concludes on September 30, 2030. Renewal will depend on the need for extension and/or performance. International candidates who qualify must sponsor their own visa.
Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $5,077.37 | 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 three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. 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.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
Experience working with young adults/students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in post-secondary transition or employment settings.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating transition plans, employment supports, programs, policies, and practices.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including documentation and presentations.
Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies, supported decision-making, and RTI frameworks.
Experience addressing the needs of young adults with IDD in post-secondary programs, high school transition programs, or community-based employment settings.
Knowledge of research, theories, literature, and trends in transition, employment, and inclusive education, and ability to apply this knowledge.
Ability to plan and implement evidence-based transition and employment practices.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations (administrators, faculty, staff, students, employers, families, community partners).
Ability to supervise and support staff in employment and transition roles.
Ability to work independently and respond effectively to supervision.
Ability to manage time, details, and deadlines effectively.
Ability to represent WSU ROAR and the University’s best interests at all times.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://ceshs.wsu.edu/
Area/College: College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences
Department Name: WSU ROAR
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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