Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

The CSE Industry Research Collaboration Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and regional industry R&D partners. Working in collaboration with University Advancement and other institutional partners, this role builds and maintains partnerships that support senior projects, internships, research collaborations, and industry-sponsored initiatives across the departments and programs housed within CSE. The position requires strategic coordination, communication, and project management skills to ensure successful outcomes for students, faculty, and industry collaborators. This role ensures that CSE students gain industry-relevant experiences, faculty benefit from applied collaborations, and regional employers see direct value from their partnerships with WWU. The Industry Research Collaboration Coordinator builds long-term bridges between academia and industry, strengthening the CSE’s reputation as a hub of innovation and workforce development.

This is a project-employment position ending no later than May 31, 2027.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience in a technical field like engineering or computer science. Degrees in business, communication, or related fields will also be considered with demonstrated experience working directly with technical teams or in a STEM-focused organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for internal and external communication with diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism when representing the university with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate across multiple units, departments and/or organizations.

• Recent professional experience in an industry or academic role involving engineering, computer science, or applied research.
• Experience facilitating partnerships between academia and industry.
• Familiarity with project-based learning models, senior capstone experience, or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience with financial tracking, compliance, or contract administration.
• Experience organizing events, presentations, or industry showcases.
• Experience acquiring or managing external funding for projects or programs.

Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.

Please provide a resume and cover letter that details how your education and experience meet the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the name and contact information of up to three professional references. References will only be contacted for finalists.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

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