Posting Details

Posting Details

Position TitleRecruitment & Retention Specialist - Boise, IDPosting Number2019045EP Position Information

Classification TitleCoord-Rect/Retention-SWWorking TitleRecruitment & Retention Specialist - Boise, IDClassification Code1531RCW Exemption Criteria14 - Extension/Continuing EducationEWU Position NumberE99327CUPA CodeNo MatchFLSAExempt - AdministrativeBargaining Unit % Full Time100%Salary / Wage RangeAE - 107Salary Information

The salary for this position is $48,781 (minimum) up to $60,000 dependent on the hired candidate’s experience, qualifications, and available budget.

Anticipated Start DateDecember 2019Term of Appointment100%LocationBoise, IDCountyCheneyProject Description

N/A

Project DurationN/ABackground CheckYes - BothResponsible HR UserLori LivingstoneResponsible HR User Email addressllivingstone@ewu.edu (inquiries only) Posting Text

Job Summary

The College of Social Sciences Social Work at Eastern Washington University invites applications for an EWU Recruitment & Retention Specialist for their Family Resource and Training Center (FRTC).

The EWU Recruitment & Retention Specialist is to serve as a leader to provide coordination and sustainability of the statewide recruitment and retention of Resource Families. They will have statewide responsibility for the Statewide Recruitment plan, regional recruitment plans and RPM program.

This position will supervise and support Recruitment Coordinators throughout the State of Idaho. Collaboration, marketing, coordination, data collection, communication and reporting will be major duties of the job.

This position will be under the direction of the Family Resource & Training Center located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. However, it will be located in Central office in Boise, Idaho. This position will require the selected candidate to travel as needed to fulfill the position job duties, up to 20% of work time approximately. Travel will occur throughout the state and will include multi-day/overnight trips. Travel will be required for supervision, training purposes, and multi-day conferences. Monthly travel may be required to attend meetings and/or fulfill other work related functions.

Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2019; screening of applications will begin the next day. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Scope of work and activities include, but are not limited to:
•Recruitment
•Retention
•Administrative

See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.

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 is a 100% administrative exempt position funded under a grant contract. Continuation of the position is contingent on availability of contract funding.

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.

A copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which describes conditions of employment, such as physical demands, may be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 509-359-2381.

Required Condition of Employment: Must have transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record, including no DUI citations.

Physical Demands

None anticipated.
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. You may access this document at the link provided below:
EFA for Recruitment and Retention Specialist Position

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

None

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (any field) and a minimum of three years experience in social services.
• Organizational leadership and/or program development experience.
• Recruitment and Marketing experience.
• Strong data, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and/or supervisory skills.
• Strong computer skills including programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, and database.
• Ability to travel as described in the Conditions of Employment, as needed, up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years supervisory experience.
• Five or more years experience in social services.
• Child welfare experience, including understanding the responsibilities associated with child welfare systems.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule TypeRegularWork Schedule

Typically M-F 8am – 5pm, but may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and other needs of the department.

Posting Date11/13/2019Open Until Further NoticeNoClosing Date12/02/2019Screening to Begin12/03/2019Special 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. Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. Position is open through November 24, 2019; screening will begin the next day. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Cover letter: please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume to include work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position
• List of at least 3 professional references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you
• Additionally, 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 respond to this prompt 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.

Application Types AcceptedApplication Job Duties

% of Time50Responsibility / Duty

Recruitment:

• Work with Recruitment Coordinators on regional recruitment efforts.
• Cultivate relationships to promote Resource Family recruitment and support.
• Develop, execute and track a statewide recruitment plan.
• Support Regional Coordinators to develop and execute regional recruitment plans.
• Develop and support recruitment campaigns that include presentations, attendance at booths for fairs, stores, targeted mailing, website, media marketing and social media platforms.
• Provide ideas to and train Recruitment Coordinators regarding recruitment strategies, processes, public speaking, and representing the Child Welfare Agencies foster care program.
• Identify training needs and provide training to RPM program.
• Support current Share point tracking of Resource Families
• Collect and disseminate data, outcomes and challenges.
• Work with Central office staff to provide information and participate in development of Recruitment and Retention of Resource Parents in Idaho.

Essential Function IndicatorYes Job Duties

% of Time25Responsibility / Duty

Retention:

• Train and support RPM program in mentoring Resource Families.
• Develop feedback loop on effectiveness of mentoring
• Assist with special activities such as the Resource Family Appreciation Events and the Resource Family Conference.
• Collect and disseminate data, outcomes and challenges.

Essential Function IndicatorYes Job Duties

% of Time25Responsibility / Duty

Administrative:

• Report to the Director of Family Resource & Training Center issues, concerns and recommendations for RPM Program and Statewide Recruitment Plan.
• Support Recruitment coordinators by providing supervision; assigning activities, supporting tracking processes of RPM’s.
• Assist Director with staffing needs to ensure staffing is provided for RPM Program and troubleshoot employee performance and delivery of services.
• Write quarterly reports
• Support operations staff with data needs and data collection structure.

Essential Function IndicatorYesPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of Professional References
4. Diversity Response

Optional Documents

1. DD214 Form