High School Equivalency Program
The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) was newly funded at Washington State University, Pullman Campus for a five-year grant cycle beginning in 2022. We look forward to launching the new project and recruiting HEP staff to support this program. Once posted, you can find the position postings through the WSU Jobs website.
Lucila Loera
Interim Director/P.I. High School Equivalency Program
Lucila (Luci) Loera serves as the Executive Director of the Office for Access & Opportunity in the Division of Students Affairs at Washington State University (WSU). In addition, she has led efforts on Food and Basic needs, First-Generation initiatives (such as First-Gen Study Abroad), and Strength-based education training.
Throughout her career, she has developed a deep understanding of college access and success considerations, particularly focusing on low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students in higher education. After years of working in higher education, she knows that not all college students have the same access to opportunities to advance their futures.
Leadership experience includes serving on WSU’s Alumni Association board, National Council for Education (COE) board member, and as President of the regional TRIO Northwest Association Educational Opportunity Programs (NAEOP). She earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology at Washington State University and her bachelor’s degree in social ecology from the University of California, Irvine. As a Student Affairs professional, she feels a responsibility and desire to improve her practice, which led to her decision to pursue her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Colorado State University.
Position Vacant - Director
Applications for this position are currently closed.
Phone number: 509-335-3397
Email: hep@wsu.edu
Position Vacant - Recruiter/Academic Advisor
This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been filled. Go to WSU jobs to find the application.
Phone number: 509-335-3397
Email: hep@wsu.edu
Position Vacant - Instructor
This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been filled. Go to WSU jobs to find the application.
Phone number: 509-335-3397
Email: hep@wsu.edu
Position Vacant - Program Coordinator
This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancies have been filled. Go to WSU jobs to find the application.
Phone number: 509-335-3397
Email: hep@wsu.edu
