Assistant Director-Running Start

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant Director-Running Start
Posting Number 2024022EP

Position Information


Classification Title Asst Dir-Graduate Programs
Working Title Assistant Director-Running Start
Classification Code 1537
RCW Exemption Criteria 13 - Counseling of Students
EWU Position Number E99242
CUPA Code
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit PSE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range PS - 108
Salary Information
The salary for this position is $53,986 (minimum) up to $63,584. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. 
Anticipated Start Date As Soon As Possible - Position is Available Now
Term of Appointment 12
Location Cheney
County Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration N/A
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
The office of Enrollment Services at Eastern Washington University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Running Start to support EWU’s Dual Enrollment programs. The Running Start program at EWU strives to support and encourage all dual credit students. The Assistant Director will:
  • Supervise the staff responsible for supporting the EWU Running Start program.
  • Be responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on the initiatives intended to promote student success and retention in the Running Start program.


A successful candidate for the Running Start program should be experienced in using databases, systems and spreadsheets, building relationships, and working effectively in support of student recruitment and retention.
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Dual and Concurrent Enrollment, Jennifer Nuñez, and will oversee and make appropriate decisions related to the Running Start unit.
About Us
Enrollment Services supports Eastern Washington University’s mission by providing quality service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners while contributing to a university centered on student learning and success. For more information about us and all the services we provide, visit our website .
Applications will be accepted through March 29 2024; screening of applications will begin the next day. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ . 
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.
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ .
Physical Demands
Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
  • Three years’ experience leading academic support programs.
  • Two years’ experience supervising employees.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a positive manner to build partnerships and work effectively in support of student recruitment and retention.
  • Demonstrated experience using computer technologies such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and word processing.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and time while under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, or diversity.
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    Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in related fields such as adult education, academic advising, higher education administration.
  • Fluency in a foreign language
  • Experience with Banner, Navigate and Argos.
    		•
    Other Skills and Abilities
    Work Schedule Type Regular
    Work Schedule
    Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
    Occasional evening and weekends, as required for events.
    Posting Date 03/15/2024
    Open Until Further Notice No
    Closing Date 03/29/2024
    Screening to Begin 4/1/2024
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
    Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.


    • Applications will be accepted through March 29 2024; screening of applications will begin the next day. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 70
    Responsibility / Duty
    ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS
  • Assist in the management of day to day operations of the Running Start program.
  • Propose improvements and changes to help meet unit goals and priorities.
  • Maintain documentation and tracking necessary to ensure compliance with institutional policy, state and federal law, and accreditation standards.
  • Execute and track implementation and success of strategies and tactics identified in unit and institutional plans.
  • Collect and verify EVF forms.
  • Complete monthly FTE and P223 fiscal processes, indicate billing and cohort codes in Banner for billing purposes. Correct billing information as needed. Collect and compile enrollment statistics and budgetary reports as requested by the Director, Student Financial Services, and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor and benchmark Running Start advisor assignments and associated new student appointments, addressing areas of concern with the advisors as they arise.
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff defining performance expectations, ensuring accountability, and providing informal and formal feedback, coaching and mentoring.
  • Provide quarterly and yearly reports for WSAC grant program.
  • Ensure professional staff and student employees have necessary training and resources.
  • In collaboration with the Running Start Recruiter/Program Specialist, Marketing and Communication, and Enrollment Services develop a marketing and communication plan for Running Start.
    		•
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 30
    Responsibility / Duty
    PROGRAMMATIC
  • Develop and maintain strong institutional relationships with student service units and departments with the aim of providing coordinated support to Running Start students through campus and community resources, events and other collaboration aiding in student persistence.
  • Direct the intake/transition activities and processes for Running Start students as they enter the Running Start program and as they leave the program as matriculated EWU students.
  • Develop and implement retention focused events for Running Start students, including but not limited to new student informational events, senior commitment day and send-offs, and CAAR transition event.
  • Participate in outreach events as requested or approved by the Director.
  • Advise students during high impact days, at special events, and when the advisors need additional assistance or when deemed necessary by the Director.
  • Participate in meetings and committee work related to Running Start and as approved by the Director.
  • Interpret and understand Ensure compliance with state and federal policies and regulations.
    		•
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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