We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position:
Program Asst. Veteran's Resource Center (VRC) - Recruiter/Advisor

The Recruiter/Advisor is responsible for recruitment of new student veterans and providing general advising and support for a variety of issues confronting service members, student veterans and family members using VA Educational Benefits. This involves developing a recruitment plan and marketing materials in coordination with the Admissions office to identify opportunities for potential students, conducting site visits to various military installations and colleges, supporting various open house and fair events related to student veteran recruitment and information, interpreting admissions regulations, and tracking applicants through the process to ensure successful admissions.

This position serves as the primary point of contact and provides information on university and state policies for veteran and dependent state waivers, residency and in-state tuition policies for military families and veterans, and policies and procedures to potential and current students, staff, faculty and the public. The position is critical in tracking student progress with the VRC Benefits Supervisor and ensuring access and information for students as they move through the admissions process.

Sample activities include resolving problems, providing referrals to others, coordinating educational and recruiting events, establishing a liaison with department academic advisors, providing orientation activities for new students, advising student clubs and organizations, managing the VRC Lounge, and overseeing volunteer family and community members for various activities and projects.

The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

• High school graduation or equivalent required.


• Two (2) years of clerical experience.


• Experience working with the military and veteran community.


• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

• College degree


• Military Veteran

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