JOB SUMMARY

Central Washington University is recruiting a Program Coordinator to join our Multicultural Center team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We’re offering a salary, depending on experience, from $43,980 - $58,584 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students’ Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing culturally focused educational events that promote awareness and appreciation, preferably in a university setting
• Excellent networking, organizational, and event planning skills
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and speaking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering belonging, access, and student success
• Experience collaborating with students and colleagues to create supportive learning environments
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple programs and priorities
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with program assessment and learning outcome development
• Knowledge of budgeting processes, purchasing, and fiscal oversight
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain campus partnerships and community collaborations
• Knowledge of issues impacting historically marginalized and minoritized student populations
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Experience with promotional outreach and marketing using social media and digital tools
• Strong data management and reporting skills

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.
  Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you’re looking for!

THE ROLE:

The Program Coordinator for the Multicultural Center (MCC) at Central Washington University plays a critical role in advancing the university’s commitment to being a model learning community of access and opportunity. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating student-centered programs that enhance cultural awareness, foster institutional excellence and belonging, and support the holistic success of CWU’s diverse student body. The Program Coordinator will manage daily operations, oversee logistics and outreach, and collaborate with campus and community partners to deliver meaningful and high-impact experiences around the topics or belonging and cultural competency. CWU Multicultural Center employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by supporting the campus environment by promoting access and opportunity for all students. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU’s vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

SUPERVISOR DUTIES

• Actively engage in recruitment and hiring student employees
• Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provide ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring. Conduct formal performance evaluations
• Ensure employees have necessary resources
• Oversee and direct the work of staff; serve as mentor, coach, and leader, and resolve complaints or issues
• Promote professional development opportunities
• Develop and foster supportive working relationships, motivation and engagement
• Communicate information to staff on an ongoing basis to influence staff engagement and to be a part of a larger community
• Take corrective action in a timely manner
• Recognize and reward employees for good performance
• Schedule employee work hours/shifts; monitor hours worked; approve payable time and absence requests
• Adjust leadership style as needed to achieve results
• Recognize value of and promote a diverse workforce; value and encourage diverse perspectives, creativity, and teamwork
• Plan and lead staff meetings as needed
• Schedule weekly one-on-one meetings with student employee reports
• Perform other duties as assigned.