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Coordinator - Eagle Pride Center

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Position Number: 5420537
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Coordinator - Eagle Pride Center

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. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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 Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

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:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Coordinator- Eagle Pride Center. The Program Coordinator for the Eagle Pride Center ("Coordinator") at Eastern Washington University is tasked with creating and supporting an inclusive and equitable social and learning community at EWU for LGBTQ+ students and all marginalized students. The Coordinator directly supports the Pride Center and will be tasked to lead specific events and projects to achieve the units goals for supporting student equity, diversity, and inclusion at EWU.

The salary for this position is $51,418. 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 and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

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

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in gender and Sexuality Studies, Social Work, Ethnic Studies, Education, or a related field.
Two (2) years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students. [Internship, volunteer, or related work that is commensurate with two years of professional experience, including at least one (1) year of experience advising students may substitute.]
High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations.
Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience developing, coordinating, and planning events and activities.
Demonstrated interest, ability, and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of experience working directly with LGBTQ+ populations

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
Student Support and Advocacy

Provide direct support to all marginalized student groups, including students of color and first-generation students, with a focus on LGBTQ+ students to help them navigate and overcome social, financial, and/or health obstacles that can delay or prevent the successful completion of their degree. Adopt intervention strategies as needed.
Support the Pride Center in developing and delivering content for advocate training and training initiatives for academic advising team, faculty, and other campus stakeholders around effective support strategies for marginalized students.
Proactively serve marginalized students who are referred to the centers by Student Affairs case managers. Regularly communicate with students to monitor their progress and offer continued support and care.
Maintain thorough knowledge of internal and external resources for marginalized students.

Percent of Time: 50

Program Coordination and Evaluation

Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Pride Center programs that promote the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students, including Lavender Graduation, Pride Month, Q-Camp, EWU Drag Show, and AIDS Memorial Week.
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives that provide students with skills to navigate classrooms and institutional structures.
Help develop and prepare annual reports of programs and initiatives.

Percent of Time: 40

University and Divisional Service

Actively participate in projects and activities to support the mission and objectives of the Pride Center.
Attend staff/unit meetings and Student Affairs divisional meetings.
Participate in committees and projects as needed.
Assume other duties as assigned.

Percent of Time: 10
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 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment
https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

This position is covered by the Public School Employees of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf

All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $$51,418.

Posting Date: 07/11/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 8/1/2024
Screening to Begin: 08/02/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12511

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.