Eastern Washington University seeks a full time project position for a Program Coordinator to support our Department of Education and the Alternate Route programs.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and performing work and fulfilling functions related to the Alternate Route Program. Position will have extensive contact with program participants, and will perform budget and fiscal tasks related to the program.

Position reports to the Director of the Alternative Route program, and will work closely with individual members of the Alternative Route leadership team and other designated parties.

Position will exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and procedures; will independently advise students, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies, procedures and activities; and will select or recommend alternative courses of action

The Program Coordinator will interact on a daily basis with school district partners, supervisors, cooperating teachers, cross-campus Education faculty, staff, students, Education Department administration, and other departments at EWU and outside entities.

Screening will begin on 08/13/18. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

About Eastern Washington University

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.

Conditions of Employment

This project classified position has an expected end date of June 30, 2020. If funding is available beyond this date the position may be extended.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required; college degree is preferred.

• At least two years' experience which includes responsibility for coordinating and fulfilling tasks related to program operations; to be considered qualifying, experience must be beyond entry level tasks, and include the requirement to use specialized knowledge to perform work functions

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, develop, oversee, organize, implement, evaluate outcomes and modify tasks;

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;

• Superior interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is sensitive to the needs of the students, faculty, administrators and our P-12 partners as well as the requirements of the program, Eastern and the State of Washington

• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster strong working relationships both within and external to the organization;

• Demonstrated competency in computer skills including utilization of MS Office applications for word processing, records maintenance, development and use of forms, and calendar applications, with a willingness to learn platforms and applications as they emerge;

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and databases

• Must have a valid Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for occasional local travel to meetings as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience involving one or more of the following: higher education, student services, and/or P-12 education

• Degree in Education

• Supervisory experience

• Microsoft Office experience, particularly Excel experience in macros, pivot tables, and formulas

• Wordpress

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility


• Collaboration


• Communication


• Teamwork


• Time Management


• Attention to Detail

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