Posting Details

Posting Details

Position TitleDirector - Running StartPosting Number2019026EP Position Information

Classification TitleProgram Director-DIEOWorking TitleDirector - Running StartClassification Code1610RCW Exemption Criteria17 - ManagerialEWU Position NumberE99920CUPA CodeFLSAExempt - AdministrativeBargaining Unit None% Full Time100%Salary / Wage RangeAE - 112Salary Information

$66,520

Anticipated Start DateTerm of Appointment12 months/yearLocationCheneyCountySpokaneProject DescriptionProject DurationBackground CheckYes - BothResponsible HR UserSaundra GodinResponsible HR User Email addresssgodin@ewu.edu Posting Text

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Director – Running Start

Running Start is an opportunity for qualified students to take college courses during their junior and senior of high school. Successful completion of a course through Running Start enables a student to earn both high school and college credit. The Director of Running Start oversees, directs, and manages the Running Start program, including staff supervision, and in accordance with the mission and goals of Eastern Washington University. The Director is responsible for ensuring the program delivers information and support services in a professional and cordial manner, and efficiently assist students, faculty and staff, who come in contact with the program offices. This is a 12-month full time position which reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost of Eastern’s Outreach and Engagement.

In addition to oversight and management of the Running Start program, this position directs and manages the development of partnerships between the University and Washington State high schools, and between the University and the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Director is responsible for identifying academic programs and delivery methods for related programs, including Dual Enrollment.The Director will assist in the coordination of marketing of the programs; will plan and manage faculty development for the Dual Enrollment program; and plan for and manage enrollment procedures for participating students in all of the related programs. The Director of Running Start serves as a primary university representative to other initiatives associated with high school instruction and curriculum. This position is responsible for ensuring that university and program policies and procedures for its programs and are in compliance with state and federal regulations along with Eastern’s national accreditation through National Alliance of Current Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

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.

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.

Diversity Statement

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 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. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check.

Physical Demands

Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at sgodin@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Pre-Placement Physical NoHearing Test NoMedical Monitoring Post Hire NoProtective Equipment

None anticipated

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Social Sciences
• Minimum of six (6) years’ of combined experience Teaching, Counseling, and Educational management in the K-12 system
  OR
• Master’s degree AND Educational Leadership Experience

• Sound Knowledge of student development and sensitivity to issues and needs of students from low-income, diverse ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Experience with program development, evaluation, budgeting, fiscal management, and human resource management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems and Banner
• Strong leadership and supervision skills with a proven ability to manage, guide a team, and lead a complex department
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and apply university and state rules, regulations, and policies
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a Running Start or Dual Credit type programs

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytic and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Promotes a team environment

Work Schedule TypeRegularWork Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8 am to 5 pm with occasional overnight and/or evenings or weekends.

Posting Date07/31/2019Open Until Further NoticeNoClosing Date08/23/2019Screening to Begin08/26/2019Special 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.
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum 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.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work experience, education, and applicable certifications. Please include the names, addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references in your resume (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. 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. 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.

Application Types AcceptedApplication Job Duties

% of Time60Responsibility / Duty

Leadership and Management

• Oversee the Running Start staff as they provide the primary support, training, and advising to students, faculty, staff and administrators
• Assist university academic units in establishing and delivering Running Start and Dual Credit courses of study
• Advise the Associate Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement on the development and negotiation of contract, budgets, grants related to Running Start, Dual Enrollment, and Washington State high school initiatives
• Oversee program budgets to ensure proper funding allocation and fiscal responsibility
• Establish and meet department goals and ensure that all Running Start, Dual Enrollment, and Washington State high school initiatives are in compliance with national, state, and local educational program rules and regulations
• Work with the Associate Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement to establish FTE targets and growth goals for the Running Start and Dual Enrollment program
• Provide professional development, supervise, and evaluate employee in accordance with negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, and university policies and procedures
• Create a safe, bias free environment, which supports diversity objectives as established by the university

Essential Function IndicatorYes Job Duties

% of Time20Responsibility / Duty

Partnerships

• Represent the university and collaborate with Running Start and Dual Enrollment consortia; task forces and committees; locally, statewide, regionally, and nationally
• Maintain a collaborative and effective working relationship with Running Start and Dual Enrollment serviced clients
• Maintain a collaborative and effective working relationship with colleges, university departments, and schools to provide a quality program

Essential Function IndicatorYes Job Duties

% of Time10Responsibility / Duty

Communication

• Communicate clearly, collaboratively, and cordially with the university community
• Oversee compilation of Running Start and Dual Enrollment statistics needed for reports, proposals, and budgets as needed; ensure the accuracy of the data; prepare reports and documentation as needed
• Engage in and promote research-based Running Start and Dual Enrollment offerings

Essential Function IndicatorYes Job Duties

% of Time10Responsibility / Duty

Degree/Certificate Program Support and Student Retention

• Provide support to current and potential Running Start and Dual Enrollment Students; partner with university academic units to identify a variety of services for students
• Recommend research-based policies and procedures to increase student retention in Running Start and Dual Enrollment
• Coordinate and support Running Start, Dual Enrollment, degree program student cohort groups
• Anticipate and work to resolve conflicts and problems related to Running Start and Dual Enrollment, programs
• Act as a liaison on projects related to Running Start, Dual Enrollment, and other high school programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Essential Function IndicatorYesPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Diversity Response

Optional Documents

1. DD214 Form
2. Other Document #1
3. Other Document #2