Description
Puget Sound Educational Service District seeking a highly skilled Program Coordinator who can play a vital role in advancing high-impact programs. The job of Program Coordinator is done for the purpose / s of coordinating program activities and action plans; monitoring program standards; providing technical assistance, resources, and ongoing support.
This job reports to Assigned Administrator.
Position is open until filled. Please submit a complete application by Feb 11th,2026 . Interviews are scheduled tentatively on Feb 18th,2026
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with others for the purpose of sharing expertise and resources, resolving issues, implementing, and maintaining services and programs.
- Coordinates with external customers for the purpose of developing programs, resolving issues, and maintaining services.
- Coordinates a variety of on-site and off-site events, assessments, workshops, trainings, courses, etc. for the purpose of ensuring necessary department / program outcomes are achieved.
- Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency's End : Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance with district, local, state, and federal regulations.
- May oversee the work of other staff for the purpose of ensuring program objectives are met within budget.
- Monitors program components (e.g., procedures and processes, communications, training needs, data, RFP process, grants, contracts for services, events, budgets, and expenditures, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and / or administrative requirements.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, committees, etc. for the purpose of receiving, conveying, and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and / or conveying information.
- Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
- Provides training and / or technical assistance in assigned subject area to support the facilitation of action plans and / or the adoption of key strategies for the purpose of ensuring services are delivered in conformance with established guidelines, priorities, and needs.
- Responds to inquiries for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and / or referring to appropriate personnel.
Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.Job-Specific Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY : Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and Agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others.
ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL : Ensures work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error free to the highest degree possible.
PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION : Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION : Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant / essential actions, processes, and practices.
TEAMWORK : Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Community college and / or vocational school degree with study in job-related area OR High School diploma with increasing levels of job-related experience or equivalent certification for specific industry (e.g., Financial Services, Workers' Compensation Trust, etc.)Ability to coordinate multiple activities, meetings, events, or projects simultaneously.Experience coordinating on-site and off-site events, workshops, training, or professional learning activitiesProficient in using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologies as needed.Ability to prepare clear written materials such as reports, correspondence, and documentation.High level of accountability, accuracy, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.Supporting or monitoring program budgets, expenditures, grants, contracts, or RFP processes.Ability to gather, track, organize, and maintain program data, records, and documentation in compliance.Preferred Qualifications
Providing training or technical assistance to staff, partners, or stakeholders.Public sector or educational setting experience would be a plus.Ability to gather, track, organize, and maintain program data, records, and documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.We offer comprehensive benefits :
Medical, dental, and vision through the24 annual leave days per year12 sick days12 paid holidaysParticipation in Washington State Department of Retirement SystemTax Sheltered Annuity PlanSubsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)01
Upon hire can you submit proof that you are legally eligible to work in U.S.?
YesNo02
Which of the following responses best represents your completed education?
Master's Degree or AboveBachelor's DegreeAssociate's DegreeHigh School / GEDNone of the Above03
Prospective staff, interns, and volunteers will have their records checked through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation via a fingerprint check using a complete Washington state criminal identification fingerprint process. Are you willing to submit to this process?
YesNo04
Are you able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to using an equity lens?
YesNo05
How many years of professional experience do you have in job related area?
Less than 1 year of experience1 to 2 Years of experience3 to 5 Years of experience6 to 8 years of experience8 plus years of experience06
Do you have the ability to coordinate multiple activities, meetings, events, or projects simultaneously?
YesNo07
Do you have experience coordinating on-site and off-site events, workshops, training, or professional learning activities?
YesNo08
Demonstrate your experience using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologies as needed.
No experience using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologiesBeginner or limited experience using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologiesProficient in using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologiesAdvance in using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologiesExpert in using MS Suite, Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint or OneDrive, Reports or other program-based technologies09
Do you have the ability to prepare clear written materials such as reports, correspondence, and documentation?
YesNo10
Do you have possessed high level of accountability, accuracy, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment?
YesNo11
Do you have experience supporting or monitoring program budgets, expenditures, grants, contracts, or RFP processes?
YesNo12
Can you gather, track, organize, and maintain program data, records, and documentation in compliance?
YesNoRequired Question