Coordinator-Internships & Employer Relations

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 02 Jun 2023

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Coordinator-Internships & Employer Relations
Posting Number 2023038EP

Position Information


Classification Title Coord-Internship Program
Working Title Coord-Internships & Employer Relations
Classification Code 1623
RCW Exemption Criteria 14 - Extension/Continuing Education
EWU Position Number E99933
CUPA Code
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit PSE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range PS - 108
Salary Information
The salary for this position is $50,948.
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]

Position Details


Job Summary
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Coordinator – Internships and Employer Relations
As the Coordinator of Internship and Employer Relations (CIER) you will get a chance to make a direct impact on the professional development of our students by creating faculty, staff, and employer communication, as well as engage in developing employer engagement projects. The CIER be able to contribute to a variety of tasks related to employer relations, all which aim to strengthen our working relationships with businesses and agencies. You’ll coordinate with Deans, Directors, Faculty and College Coordinators to assist with internship and experiential learning programs. This includes, but is not limited to career positions, internships, co-ops, job shadows, site visits, co-branding, campus visits, and posting positions.
EWU has over 120+ majors, 4 colleges, and serves a student population of which 32% identify as first-generation. EWU takes great pride in creating a personal experience for its students as our mission is to expand opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. Over half of our students (61%) have jobs lined up before graduation. This position is critical in making that possible and will be instrumental in growing it.
EWU is one of only three universities in the nation with a research facility in a national wildlife refuge. We also boast the Catalyst, our new center in Spokane where faculty and students work directly with industry experts. The possibilities for students are endless. Come join our team and experience the beauty that surrounds us in the Pacific Northwest!
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.  Waiver for the immunization requirement is available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. 
  • Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/04/HR_MMRWaiver_Draft01-16-20.pdf


This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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
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
  • At least one year of full-time experience working with a broad range of internal and external constituents
  • Demonstrated professional demeanor and the ability to build partnerships with employers
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced environment, including ability to multi-task and meet overlapping commitments
  • High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations
  • Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to staff scheduled campus events.
  • Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing relationships with employers and community organizations
  • Experience working in university relations management
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional evening and weekends.
Posting Date 05/05/2023
Open Until Further Notice No
Closing Date 06/02/2023
Screening to Begin 06/05/2023
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 Application

    Job Duties


    % of Time 50
    Responsibility / Duty
    Internship Management
  • Support Career Advisors with individual students and student groups interested in internships and experiential learning
  • Assist academic units with internships and experiential learning programs
  • Evaluate best practices with regional experiential education professionals
  • Establish internship and volunteer opportunities locally and regionally
  • Develop and expand internship/experiential learning programs in concert with academic departments
  • Coordinate community-identified needs with faculty participating in experiential learning
  • Manage guidelines, contracts and insurance programs for students and faculty engaged in experiential learning
  • Conduct assessment and follow-up studies through electronic communications, direct mail, and focus groups
  • Advise faculty regarding incorporating experiential learning into the curriculum.
  • Coordinate stipend program working with accounting, employers, and campus departments to market, manage and expand stipends
  • Analyze risk factors associated with students, faculty and staff participating in experiential learning opportunities
  • Conduct program evaluation and reporting for grant-funded projects
    		•
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 40
    Responsibility / Duty
    Employer Relations Management
  • Establish and cultivate working relationships with businesses and agencies to promote internship, volunteer, and professional opportunities
  • Coordinate with Career Center staff and departmental leadership across campus to share recruiting trends and collaborate on special projects.
  • Assist with event planning and coordination for on-campus recruitment events and professional development.
  • Represent Eastern Washington University with community-based organizations/events.
  • Conduct site visits to include campus, local, and regional employers to maintain relationships as well as further expand experiential learning opportunities.
  • Work with the Associate Director for Employer Relations to build and manage the employer partnership program.
  • Represent EWU at local and regional meetings sponsored by funding/oversight agencies such as HECB/WACC.
  • Assist the Associate Director for Employer Relations in managing the employer relations tasks in Handshake.
    		•
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 10
    Responsibility / Duty
    Support the Career Services Team
  • Staff recruiting events as a Career Services representative (orientation, preview days, etc.)
  • Make Career Services overview presentations to classes, living groups, parents, etc.
  • Assist with Career Services marketing efforts (social media, email campaigns, flier design, etc.)
    		•
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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