Recruitment Period: 07/26/2024 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$36,000-Annual Maximum Salary-$54,000

Hiring Range: $17.31-$21.63

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Manages student documents and records. Completes student records requests, tracks requirements, verifies enrollment and degrees as well as academic standing. Performs grade entry, monitors due dates for grades and academic standing, and produces transcripts and diplomas. Communicates with students regarding missing requirements, and with other University offices regarding student status.  

Essential Job Functions:

•  Records and maintains student records and requirements and provides enrollment reports to department management.

•  Communicates with students, alumni, other university offices and employers of alumni regarding documents and education verification. 

•  Monitors and organizes student requirements (i.e., immunizations, annual trainings, background checks and drug screenings).

•  Verifies enrollment and degrees by producing transcripts and diplomas.

•  Monitors academic standing and communicates with students and other University offices regarding academic standing.

•  Compiles information to credential students for rotations and ensures they have met all requirements.

•  Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. 

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; skill in public speaking; skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; ability to maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills. 

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.