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Director - Career Services

Employer: Eastern Washington University
Location: Cheney

Executive Administration Jobs: C-Level & Executive Directors
Administrative Jobs: Student Affairs, Career Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Position Title:

Director - Career Services

Posting Number:

2022041EP

Classification Title:

Director-Career Center

Working Title:

Director - Career Services

Classification Code:

1302

RCW Exemption Criteria:

16 - Principal Assistant

EWU Position Number:

E99301

FLSA:

Exempt - Executive

Bargaining Unit :

None

% Full Time:

100

Salary / Wage Range:

AE - 113

Salary Information:

The salary range for this position is $72,902 (minimum) up to $80,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.

Term of Appointment:

Location:

Cheney

County:

Spokane

Background Check:

Yes - Both

Responsible HR User:

Saundra Godin

Responsible HR User Email address:

sgodin@ewu.edu

Job Summary:

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

The Director of the Eastern Washington University Career Center is responsible for providing leadership, oversight and management for the programs and services supporting career connected learning, employer outreach, alumni engagement and donor development. The Director for the EWU Career Center coordinates, manages and directs a team of career and internship advisers and outreach personnel responsible for coordinating campus-wide recruiting initiatives and events. As a leader in the Student Affairs Division, the Career Center Director is expected to maintain and encourage a professional, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to student career development.

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, 12 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

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.

Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s 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 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.

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 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/

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 and mental demands.

Pre-Placement Physical :

Hearing Test :

Medical Monitoring Post Hire :

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree with five years of professional experience related to duties of this position
Minimum three years of experience in higher education
Effective organizational and management skills
Two years of supervisory experience of professional staff in a higher education context or equivalent
Ability to work in a variety of teams with people from varied backgrounds
Demonstrated budget and fundraising knowledge
Experience working effectively with marginalized populations, including first generation college students.
Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Basic understanding of HR principles and employment law/policies
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five or more years of experience working in a university career center or similar environment
Knowledge of career development best practices such as NACE Career Competencies
Five plus years of experience supervising professional and student staff
Strategic planning, program development and management
Demonstrated fundraising experience
Effective public relations and marketing experience
Experience developing partnerships with employers and community agencies

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Posting Date:

05/27/2022

Open Until Further Notice:

Closing Date:

08/04/2022

Screening to Begin:

06/21/2022

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.

Application Types Accepted:

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Responsibility / Duty:

Supervision, Training, Management

Supervise, hire, train, evaluate and lead Career Center staff.
Oversee strategic delivery of Career Center programming, communication and partnerships.
Identify and establish staff development opportunities.
Modify internal systems in response to regulatory or policy changes which affect programs.
Educate employers & program participants for effective access to & utilization of Career Center programs.
Enforce compliance with laws, regulations, policies & best practices pertaining to Career Center programs.
Evaluate and implement technologies that provide state-of-the art software programs for students, employers, and alumni to increase career readiness and employer engagement.
Collaborate with other departments, academic programs and divisions to design effective ways to incorporate career connected learning into the broader university curriculum and offerings.
Maintain best practices and standards set by professional organizations such as the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE).