The Program Specialist for Student Research and Community Engagement will function as an Assistant Director for the assigned programs related to Student Research and Community Engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead Student Research and Creative Works Symposium
• Identify current practices for support of undergraduate research across Eastern
• Coordinate and support Community Engagement projects
• Provide periodic administrative support to the Associate Dean & Director of Community Engagement

The position is available to fill now. Applications will be accepted through October 18, 2019. All materials will be kept in strict confidence, and references will not be contacted until candidates are notified.

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.

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 is a project position budgeted through 6/30/2020. Position is eligible for extension based on continuing need, availability of budget, and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (any field); preference may be given to candidates with a Masters degree

• Teaching or training experience at the college level

• Experience with undergraduate research; preference may be given to candidates with experience supporting undergraduates with their research and creative works

• Demonstrated understanding of service learning and community engagement best practices

• Event planning; preference may be given to candidates who offer this experience involving large scale events (over 300 participants)

• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event planning software

• Experience as a faculty member

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