State of Washington Classified Job Specification
PROGRAM SUPPORT SUPERVISOR 1
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
With delegated authority, interview and recommend selection of applicants, train new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action.
Under general direction, perform work using knowledge and experience specific to the program. Devise and implement new procedures and exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and regulations. Independently advise students, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies, procedures and activities; select/recommend alternative courses of action; and either:
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Project, monitor, maintain, initiate and/or approve expenditures on program budgets
OR
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Have extensive involvement with students, staff, the public and/or agencies in carrying out program activities, and coordinate, schedule and monitor program activities to determine consistency with program goals.
Typical Work
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the program(s);
Establish work priorities, ensure deadlines are met;
Coordinate program functions with appropriate agencies and departments to accomplish program activities; promote the program on campus and with outside organizations; represent the program at meetings;
Advise students, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies and activities; recommend alternative courses of action;
Monitor budget status in line with program activities, plans or priorities; maintain program budgets and initiate corrective action; sign vouchers; receive, process and deposit funds; assist in the preparation of grants and proposals;
Direct the preparation of reports;
Perform the duties of Program Coordinator;
May oversee the preparation of publications;
May use word processing, graphics, statistical, spreadsheet and/or data base software;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent
AND
Three years of applicable experience in the program specialty
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 2259); adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.