Office Assistant 2 - Project

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

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.

Job Summary:

EWU is currently seeking applicants for a temporary Office Assistant 2 position to support two grant-funded, degree completion and career mobility initiatives at the university (Last Mile Initiative and the Experiential Learning Credit Expansion grant work).

Under general supervision, the Office Assistant 2 will provide written and oral communication with students, staff, and faculty, utilizing email, phone, and Zoom; draft and edit web and print materials; input and extract data from institutional systems, and use Microsoft programs extensively.

This position will report to the Director for Student Success Collaborative & Degree Completion (for Last Mile Initiative) and the Director for Interdisciplinary Studies (for Experiential Learning Credit Expansion Grant).

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Please see Job Duties section for a more complete list of position responsibilities.

Applications are open and will be accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin September 20, 2024. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

The range for the position is: $37,896 (minimum) -- $40,620. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year a