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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

<div>Description:

Recruitment Period: 04/27/2026 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$39,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$59,400
Hiring Rate: $19.04-$23.80
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.Hybrid position.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
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, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. 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:
Performs complex administrative duties in support of a PNWU department or program. Completes tasks performed by the Administrative Assistant I in addition to having financial responsibilities, arranging travel, managing projects, event coordination, and overseeing contracts. Additionally, this job assists, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, coordinates continuing education and accreditation activities, and generates reports and databases.
Essential Job Functions:<ul><li>Completes complex administrative tasks for a PNWU department or program. This may include proofreading and editing, coordinating scheduling for meetings and events, arranging travel, managing events and projects, and overseeing workflow.</li><li>Manages communications via mail, email, and phone.</li><li>Coordinates education related activities, including Continuing Medical Education and accreditation.</li><li>Supports committees with scheduling, set up, and recording minutes, and transcribing.</li><li>Monitors office supply inventory and order supplies as necessary.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Education:<ul><li>Required: Associate's Degree</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>Required: 1-3 years</li></ul>
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; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
To ensure full consideration submit:<ul><li>A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position</li><li>Detailed resume</li><li>Contact information for three professional references</li></ul>
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):<ul><li>
Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
403b with Roth Option</li><li>
Paid Holidays</li></ul>
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.</div>

Administrative Coordinator-COM Clinical Education

<div>Description:

Recruitment Period: 04/24/2026 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$102,700-Annual Maximum Salary-$174,600
Hiring Rate: $49.38-$66.63
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
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, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. 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:
The Director of Safety and Security provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of campus safety, physical security, and emergency preparedness at PNWU. This role develops and sustains a comprehensive safety program that supports a secure, resilient, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Director serves as the University&rsquo;s senior authority on campus safety and risk mitigation, overseeing security services, emergency preparedness, threat assessment processes, regulatory compliance, and coordination with external public safety partners.
The Director serves as PNWU's primary liaison to local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies, and ensures the University's readiness to respond effectively to a broad range of safety and emergency scenarios. The role requires availability to respond in person to campus emergencies and after-hours calls, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and regular presence across campus outside of standard business hours as needed.
The Director reports to the Vice President of Operations, serves as the senior security authority on campus, and advises executive leadership on risk mitigation, safety strategy, and operational readiness. The Director works collaboratively across the institution, supporting PNWU's commitment to a campus culture where every member of the community feels safe, respected, and cared for.
Essential Job Functions:<ul><li>Design, build, and oversee daily campus safety operations, including supervision of security personnel and vendor performance, while serving as the primary point of contact for security matters including incident response and after-hours coordination, and ensuring timely review of incident reports, trend monitoring, and appropriate follow-up and escalation.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines that reflect best practices in higher education safety and align with PNWU's institutional values.</li><li>Provide strategic leadership for campus safety and security by setting long-range direction, aligning programs and policies with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and best practices, while establishing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and overseeing the safety budget, contracted services, and investments in security technology and infrastructure.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day security operations&mdash;including patrols, access control, monitoring, incident response, and visible campus presence&mdash;while managing campus security technology systems such as CCTV, alarms, badge and key control, and emergency notification platforms (e.g., Rave Mobile Safety), and conducting regular safety assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.</li><li>Partner with the Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, and Student Affairs on matters at the intersection of campus safety, civil rights, accommodation, and threat response, while participating in the University&rsquo;s Threat Assessment and CARE Teams to ensure coordinated and timely case management.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and annually update PNWU&rsquo;s Emergency Operations Plan and continuity procedures in alignment with Federal Emergency Management Agency guidance and the National Incident Management System, while coordinating campus-wide emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and preparedness training, and serving as the primary operational coordinator during critical incidents in collaboration with the President&rsquo;s Cabinet and Emergency Response Team.</li><li>Collaborate with Facilities to address environmental and physical security needs&mdash;including access control, lighting, and infrastructure enhancements&mdash;while providing safety and security input for campus planning, construction, and renovation projects, and serving as the primary liaison with local law enforcement, fire, medical, and emergency management agencies.</li><li>Ensure institutional compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, completing all Daily Crime Log, Annual Security Report, emergency notifications, and required disclosures. Oversee security reporting, policy updates, and audit readiness.</li><li>Foster a campus safety culture grounded in care, dignity, and trust that reflects PNWU&rsquo;s mission of service and commitment to an inclusive community, while actively engaging students, faculty, and staff through education, communication, and community-building, and maintaining a visible, accessible presence that models values-based leadership characterized by transparency, shared responsibility, and a strong connection to purpose.</li><li>Serve as PNWU&rsquo;s primary liaison to the Yakima Police Department, Yakima Fire Department, and Yakima County Emergency Management, while building and sustaining collaborative relationships with neighboring institutions, community partners, and state and federal public safety agencies.</li><li>Advise the Vice President of Operations and senior leadership on emerging safety trends, shifts in the risk landscape, and institutional needs.</li><li>Assist with budget planning, resource allocation, purchasing, and vendor oversight related to safety and security operations.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Education:<ul><li>Required: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public safety, emergency management, public administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Preferred: Master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>Required:</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in campus safety, law enforcement, emergency management, or institutional security, with at least three years in a supervisory or leadership role</li><li>Demonstrated experience building, significantly restructuring, or leading substantial change within a safety or security function</li><li>Experience participating in threat assessment, behavioral intervention, or multidisciplinary safety teams</li><li>Preferred:</li><li>Prior experience in a higher education or health sciences environment</li><li>FEMA Professional Development Series certification or equivalent emergency management credential</li><li>Experience managing a transition from contracted to in-house security operations</li><li>Familiarity with behavioral threat assessment models such as NABITA</li><li>Knowledge of Clery Act reporting requirements and campus emergency management frameworks</li></ul>
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Demonstrated leadership, independent decision-making, and sound judgment in complex and high-pressure situations; experience building or significantly restructuring a campus safety or security function, including transitions from contracted to in-house operations; working knowledge of the Clery Act, NIMS/ICS frameworks, and higher education safety standards; familiarity with behavioral threat assessment models such as NABITA or equivalent; strong skills in managing personnel, schedules, and day-to-day security operations; experience with security technology systems including CCTV, access control, alarms, and emergency notification platforms; ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in emergency and high-stress situations; strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, executive briefings, and campus communications; demonstrated relationship-building skills with law enforcement, fire, and emergency management partners; ability to coordinate effectively across academic, clinical, operational, and student-facing departments; knowledge of risk management, incident investigation, and after-action review practices; and strong organizational, problem-solving, and situational awareness skills
To ensure full consideration submit:<ul><li>A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position</li><li>Detailed resume</li><li>Contact information for three professional references</li></ul>
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):<ul><li>
Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
403b with Roth Option</li><li>
Paid Holidays</li></ul>
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.</div>

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