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Running Start Recruiter/Program Specialist
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Position Number: 2524031
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Running Start Recruiter/Program Specialist

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.

Easterns 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the states second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelors and masters degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 masters degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.

Job Summary:
The Dual Enrollment Program invites applications for the Running Start (RS) Recruiter/Program Specialist, for the Running Start Program.

Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Dual Enrollment, this position will be responsible for recruitment and outreach, admissions and registration processes, and provide communications with students enrolled in Running Start at Eastern Washington University.

The position will be responsible for student engagement and operations and processes. Work collaboratively with High School personnel, Running Start students/parents, and university stakeholders. Identify and connect with prospective Running Start students; attend recruitment events and visits, and provide communications regarding enrollment activities. The Running Start Recruiter/Program Specialist will assist with transition programming, serve as a point of contact, generate reports, and track eligibility requirements.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in any field.
Two years of professional experience using computer technologies such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and word processing.
One year of experience in student recruitment or other student services.
One year of experience leading people.
Demonstrated ability to work in a positive manner to build partnerships and work effectively in support of student recruitment and retention.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and time while under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual.
Strong organizational skills, ability to create and plan functions and events.
Experience with student databases such as Banner, Navigate, and Slate

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
% of Time: 50
Responsibility / Duty: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH

In collaboration with High School administrators, counselors, teachers, Running Start students and parents, university stakeholders, and under the direction of the Associate Director, create, implement and coordinate in-person and virtual presentations, events and meetings communicating the benefits of the EWU Running Start program, and the processes for participating in the program to prospective students.
In collaboration with Marketing/Communication, and Enrollment Services communication team, create and prepare marketing and support materials, packets, and other correspondence for prospective Running Start students/parents/and other stakeholders (paper, virtual, social media, etc.).
In collaboration with the Associate Director, identify future areas of strategic growth, and develop intentional outreach efforts to support unit goals.
Develop methods and strategies for recruiting traditional and under-represented students into the EWU Running Start program (free/reduced students)
Update and maintain inquiry databases, applicant databases, CRMs and other communication platforms; Develop reports and proposals to enhance early outreach programs.
Travel with staff or individually to work with area high school students and staff.
Maintain the Running Start section of the website.
Serve as a point of contact for prospective Running Start students, responding to student questions and inquiries about programs, referring students to appropriate staff when necessary.
Communicate both in writing and verbally with teachers, counselors, administrators, staff and students regarding enrollment activities (i.e. on-site testing, testing results, program confirmation, enrollment verification, admission related questions etc.).
Assist Running Start students with processes/transactions such as applications for admissions, and scheduling campus visits and orientations.
Assist with Running Start transition programming including new student orientation, advising and registration days.
Participate in Admissions meetings and trainings.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 50
Responsibility / Duty: OPERATIONS AND PROCESSING 50%

Serve as Associate Directors back-up for all billing and reporting responsibilities. Cross-train in preparing and monitoring enrollment, billing and payments processes and reporting.
Assist Associate Director with processing of Enrollment Verification Forms.
Track eligibility requirements, and process admission applications through Slate.
Trouble shoot and resolve application errors.
Ensure application processes are conducted in a timely manner through completion, including Banner coding of cohorts and credit totals.
Generate required reports and maintain accurate departmental statistics for internal and external stakeholders. Provide enrollment reports to High Schools as requested.
Report weekly to the Associate Director and Director.
Perform complex data and word processing tasks; merging and sorting spreadsheet and database files, uploading/downloading data.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

Willingness to travel to represent EWU Running Start program; communicate the benefits of the program with students, parents, and high school professionals.

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.

COVID-19/MMR Requirement: 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/hr/

This position is covered by the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary Information: The salary range for this position is $40,965 (minimum) up to $45,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.

Posting Date: 09/27/2021
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 10/4/2021
Screening to Begin: 10/05/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/7432

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.