Asst or Assoc Director-Career Development

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Asst or Assoc Director-Career Development
Posting Number 2023012EP

Position Information


Classification Title Assoc Dir-Alumni Relations
Working Title Asst or Assoc Director-Career Development
Classification Code 1006
RCW Exemption Criteria 22 - Development
EWU Position Number E99536
CUPA Code
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit None
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range AE - 110
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $62,489 (minimum) up to $65,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills. 
Anticipated Start Date TBD
Term of Appointment 12
Location Cheney
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Posting Text


Job Summary
This position is being recruited at either the Assistant or Associate Director level. If position is filled at the Associate Director level, there will be additional responsibilities for the overall management of the Career Services office and team. The additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the Associate Director are outlined separately.
The Assistant or Associate Director for Career Development will:
  • Manage the team of advising liaisons in the Career Center. As such, the incumbent will work with the Director to set the mission, vision, goals, objectives, and policy for the Career Advising Team that align with those of the Career Services.
  • Recruit, train, manage, and conduct the required annual reviews for the advising team staff.
  • Serve as the liaison to one of EWU’s four colleges. The incumbent will manage the Career Services relationship with that college and assure that their faculty, staff, and students are being served by Career Services at a level consistent with the other three Colleges.
  • Serve in an advising role, to the same standards held by the team members they supervise.


The incumbent must be able work occasional evenings and weekends to staff scheduled campus events.
On top of 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, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
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 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.
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 and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/


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/orientation/ 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/ .
Physical Demands
Optional: 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
  • Two years’ experience in higher education, counseling, advising, or career development
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team
  • Evidence of strong computer skills including database knowledge
  • Knowledge and experience in building rapport with varied audiences, communities, and groups.
  • Demonstrated experience in public speaking and making group presentations
  • Demonstrated familiarity with best practices in career development, related pedagogy, and information design
  • High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations
  • Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.


Associate Director Level – Additional Required Qualifications:
  • Four years’ experience in a student-services setting in higher education
  • Demonstrated experience in providing strategic vision and direction for a team or office
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Three or more years’ experience in a career or academic advising services setting
  • Two or more years supervisory experience
  • Certification in the Strong Interest Inventory, or willingness to obtain
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Must be able work occasional evenings and weekends to staff scheduled campus events.
Posting Date 02/01/2023
Open Until Further Notice No
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 02/15/2023
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.
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    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 50
    Responsibility / Duty
    Provide career advising services to EWU students
    • Advise, test and assess students, alumni, prospective students and staff to assist in making informed decisions regarding major and career goals
    • Deliver career advising presentations/trainings to students (classrooms, living groups, student organizations, etc.)
    • Design comprehensive program components to include assessment, occupation/labor market research and job search preparation
    • Train and inform students, alumni, prospective students and staff re: many aspects of career development
    • Collaborate with academic and student success departments to inform and support career development
    • Impact retention by reducing number of undecided students regarding their major and career plan through education, outreach and informed decision making
    • Demonstrate commitment to diversity and engage in campus outreach and programming to students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 25
    Responsibility / Duty
    Supervision
    • Hire and train career development staff regarding procedures, assignments, and industry best practices, enforce adherence to university, state, and fed. laws, rules and regulations
    • Supervise and schedule career development staff and monitor workloads to ensure services are maintained at effective levels
    • Develop and refine procedures and assignments to effectively utilize staffing resources
    • Provide professional development opportunities for career development staff
    • Oversee planning of career development programs and events such as workshops, group advising appointments, classroom presentations, club and organization engagements, and information sessions in concert with employers, community representatives, students and faculty
    • Direct staff responsible for events targeted to their assigned college/student population and oversee planning and implementation
    • Conduct annual reviews for assigned staff
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 25
    Responsibility / Duty
    Operations Management
    • Serve on the Career Services Leadership Team
    • Ensure compliance with laws, relations, policies and best practices pertaining to career plan and modify internal systems accordingly
    • Market the Career Center and its events to students, faculty and staff
    • Network and collaborate with career development staff and college units regarding student events, data, and trainings of common interest
    • Analyze career development program interventions by establishing/managing a tracking mechanism to measure program effectiveness
    • Generate quarterly and annual career development reports on services rendered, evaluate systems effectiveness, and assess how well the system meets university needs.
    • Oversee development of both web based and hard copy career development resources and reference material
    • Budget and formulate recommendations on the materials, software, and publications utilized as career development resources
    • Track utilization of career development resources and assess demand
    • Evaluate event effectiveness and assess programmatic needs
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time
    Responsibility / Duty
    Associate Director Level -Additional Responsibilities:
    • Work with Director to develop the mission, vision, and goals for the Career Services team
    • Work with the Assistant Director for Employer Relations to ensure that employer relations and career development staff are one cohesive team, not two teams working in silos
    • Work with the Director to craft strategic initiatives for the office that lead to increased resource development, operational efficiencies, and service growth for existing and future stakeholders
    • Assume management and/or operational responsibility of Career Services in the absence of the Director
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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