Program AssistantAvailable Title(s):107M-YNCSNPS - Program AssistantBusiness Title:Program AssistantEmployee Type:ClassifiedTime Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:Summary of Duties:The Program Assistant supports prospective international students for Washington State University system and the Pullman Campus within the Office of International Programs (IP). The IP Admissions, Recruitment, and Marketing unit recruits global talent to all of WSU campuses and reads applications from Future Cougs.The individual in this role will perform specialized technical/clerical duties in support of the IP Admissions, Recruitment, and Marketing unit. Under general supervision of the Director and Assistant Director, this individual will provide students, staff, program participants, as well as the public with information and interpretation of policies and activities related to the programs specialty. The individual will compose written communications, establish and maintain records relating to the day-to-day operation of the Admissions, Recruitment, and Marketing unit.Required Qualifications:• High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.• Proficiency in the use of computers and software such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.Preferred Qualifications:• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including attention to detail.• Experience that demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse student population and knowledge of multicultural issues.• Experience working in a university office.• Bilingual or proficiency in a language besides English.• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.Additional Information:Area/College: International ProgramsDepartment Name: International Undergraduate AdmissionsCity, State, Zip: Pullman, Washington 99164Department Link: https://ip.wsu.eduMonthly Salary: Range 37, $3,145 to $4,174 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.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 additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.FTE: 100%This is a permanent position.Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.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 https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=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: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitt