Hybrid First-Gen Pathways Program Coordinator

University of Washington; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Tacoma invites applications for the Pathways to Purpose Program Specialist. This role advances gift-funded career mobility initiatives, partnering with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to inform program design and outcomes.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and shared decision-making, supervising student employees and coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts to support first-generation and economically marginalized students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, student services, community engagement, or related administrative roles.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, events, or initiatives.
• Experience developing and maintaining communications, including email updates, outreach materials, and stakeholder messaging.
• Experience working with students or youth populations, including mentoring, coaching, supervision, or training.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership for gift-funded initiatives (45%): core team member and primary liaison to ensure effective execution and impact.
• Manage initiative activities and stakeholder engagement, including events, trainings, workshops, and convenings.
• Develop and implement communications strategies to inform campus and external stakeholders with clarity and transparency.
• Monitor and report on initiative performance with records, timelines, and data for evaluation and reporting.
• Administer purchasing, contracts, reimbursements, and resource management to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Equity & inclusion

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Washington in Tacoma invites applications for the Pathways to Purpose Program Specialist. This role advances gift-funded career mobility initiatives, partnering with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to inform program design and outcomes.

The position emphasizes equity, inclusion, and shared decision-making, supervising student employees and coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts to support first-generation and economically marginalized students.