WSU ROAR Program Director

Summary of Duties:

The Director is responsible for managing all aspects associated with implementing, directing, and maintaining the WSU ROAR Program, including, but not limited to: developing, maintaining, and evaluating daily programming; directing and controlling program operations; responsible for program results; teaching workshops; facilitating internships; providing experiential opportunities for students; organizing events; managing the program’s budget and allocate resources appropriately; represent program to internal and external constituents; related administrative functions; and supervising program staff.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• A master’s degree in special education or a related field. 

• A minimum of 2 years experience working with young adults/students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a post secondary education program. 

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective plans, programs, policies, and practices related to the education of students/young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including excellent interpersonal communication, written reports, and correspondence, and presentations for large and small audiences. 

• Experience designing and implementing assessment of learning outcomes for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse populations. 

• Plan, conduct, and implement evidence-based practices for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in special education or related field. 

• Knowledge of research, theories, literature, and trends in post-secondary education programs for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in practice. 

• Writing and managing grants, especially federally funded and/or multi-million dollar grants. 

• Experience with fundraising or involvement in donor events. 

• Experience with planning, conducting, and implementing research studies. 

• Experience working with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Education

Department Name: ROAR Program

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: https://education.wsu.edu/undergradprograms/wsuroar/

Monthly Salary: $6,250 - $7,084 | 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. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/
 

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf Find total compensation information here: hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Application Review Date: Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. 

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.

Application Instructions:

Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter

To apply, visit wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/WSU-ROAR-Program-Director_R-9246

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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.