Program Support Supervisor 1

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks a Program Support Supervisor 1 to oversee the Murrow Equipment Room operations, including budgeting, inventory, and asset management. The role coordinates facilities, access, and safety, acting as liaison to faculty, staff, and campus partners.

It also supervises student staff and guides equipment usage policies. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience with inventory systems, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of applicable experience in the program specialty; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Two years of full-time experience verifying and organizing complex files/records.
• Demonstrated experience leading successful project interactions for timely completion of diverse projects with deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Murrow Equipment Room, including inventory and space planning.
• Manage unit budget, equipment services, asset management, and fee administration for lost or damaged items.
• Coordinate facilities operations, building access, and safety compliance as liaison to campus partners.
• Supervise student staff and provide training and guidance on equipment use.

Skills

Project leadership

Inventory management

Student supervision

Facilities coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Workday

Job description

Available Titles

107P-YN_CS_NPS - Program Support Supervisor 1

Business Title: Program Support Supervisor 1

Employee Type: Classified Position Details:

The Opportunity

In collaboration with the Murrow Business Office, the Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the Murrow Equipment Room, including management of the unit budget, equipment services, inventory control, asset management, space utilization, facilities coordination, building access, and student staff supervision. The position serves as the college’s Facilities Coordinator Liaison, Building Coordinator, Inventory Specialist, and Key Manager, working closely with faculty, staff, students, Facilities Services, Information Technology, Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), and other campus partners. The Manager facilitates the use of video and audio equipment; troubleshoots and resolves technology issues; develops and implements equipment-related policies, procedures, and specifications; provides equipment training and guidance; and assists with equipment purchasing and lifecycle planning. The position oversees all college and NWPB inventory, including receiving, tagging, tracking, annual inventory and space audits, inventory reporting, equipment maintenance, and fee administration for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment and keys. As the college’s Facilities Coordinator Liaison, the Manager attends University Facilities Liaison meetings and coordinates facilities, maintenance, renovation, space planning, safety, security, and access-related activities for Murrow Hall, Goertzen Hall, and Jackson Hall. The position administers key and card access, serves as the primary point of contact for building operations, and works to ensure safe and efficient facility operations. The Manager recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises student employees; analyzes operational needs and resource utilization; collaborates to perform Business Office duties; improves processes and procedures; resolves operational issues; and ensures compliance with university policies, state regulations, and safety requirements. The position also serves as Chair of the Murrow College Safety Committee, coordinating inspections and safety initiatives with the WSU Fire and Safety Compliance Officer.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,827.00 to 5,111.00 | Range 42 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. 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.

Work location: Pullman, WA

Benefits

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of applicable experience in the program specialty; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Two years of full-time experience verifying and organizing complex files/records. Examples include but are not limited to: complex inventory records, purchasing records, compliance logs, or similar complex record keeping.
• Demonstrated experience leading successful project interactions for timely completion of diverse projects with deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing inventory within the WSU inventory system (Workday) preferred.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising student hourly employees.
• Experience working with audio/video equipment.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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.

Employment Information

Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month

WSU 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 [e-mail].

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