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Program Specialist 2 - Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Center (MESA)
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Position Number: 5231972
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Program Specialist 2 - Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Center (MESA)

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:
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking applicants for a Program Specialist 2 to support our newly funded Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Center.
MESA Program Specialist 2Job Summary:

The MESA Program Specialist 2 reports to the MESA Program Director.
This position will provide information and technical assistance to program participants, staff and outside entities regarding MESA program content, policies and activities and recommends alternative courses of action; promotes the program with outside organizations and resources;
Attends meetings and/or conferences as the MESA program representative; develops and makes public presentations on program related topics;
Confers regularly with staff and outside entities regarding the interpretation and implementation of MESA program policies; participates in establishing program standards and identifying areas for program development;
Recruits, screens and places MESA students, program volunteers, and resources;
Monitors MESA program activities in relation to established program goals; within established program parameters, determines variances from program standards;
Prepares training and promotional materials, provides training and certification to program participants;
Analyzes MESA program participants' operations and performance to program policies, procedures, practices and conformance with rules and regulations; provides assistance, counseling and/or instruction as needed;
Directs the work of others and/or coordinates services of program volunteers;
May supervise student employees.
On top of 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, 13 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/

Please see job duties section for a more complete list of position responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or a minimum of 3 years experience with MESA or similar student support program.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage several projects at one time
Driver License, record of clean driving and transportation
Ability to work independently and confidentially
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsible and flexible approach that is sensitive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of the students, faculty, administrators, and external contacts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with EWU general education and other graduation requirements.
Familiarity with STEM programs and coursework.
Experience with student support services.
Experience working in higher education in a related position.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Be student-centered and have a strong sense of responsibility for student success.
Be detail-orientated and organized.
Have strong prioritization, time management, and follow-through skills.

Job Duties:
% of Time: 40
Responsibility / Duty: Coordination and Outreach
Coordinate and communicate the MESA philosophy and benefits of program participation to administrators, faculty, staff, and students at EWU, as well as MESA partner community colleges and K-12 schools.

Work with advisors and admissions to develop, coordinate and implement outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts for prospective and current program participants.
Work with the MESA Director to plan academic program curriculum for the EWU MESA Center, align MESA Center activities to support program needs.
Collaborate with MESA faculty to support MESA students in succeeding in their course work.
Work with the MESA director to plan and facilitate activities at summer camps and other outreach events.
Assist the MESA director in establishing mentoring relationships for MESA students with peers and industry partners.
Collaborate with leaders of other student support entities at EWU (e.g., student clubs, the math tutoring lab, the multicultural center, etc.) to ensure that our collective programming supports students as effectively as possible.
Work with the MESA Director and Business Manager to prepare reports to the WA MESA state office.
Collaborate with MESA College Prep and Transfer Prep centers at other institutions.
Assist the MESA Director to represent EWU MESA in statewide MESA coordination meetings.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 55
Responsibility / Duty: Student Programming and Support

Support the director in recruitment and retention of EWU MESA Students.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the MESA Student Success Center.
Supervise MESA student employees, including tutors and student ambassadors.
Work with the MESA director to create a welcoming environment in the MESA center.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and academic coaching to support MESA student retention.
Assist the MESA director in facilitating MESA student internships.
Support events for EWU MESA.
Support events in collaboration with other MESA Centers and the WA MESA state office.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Other

Support MESA-adjacent CSTEM events such as the New Majors Celebration.
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

Regular work schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with the possibility of teleworking according to university policy and occasional nights and weekends.
During the course of university employment this position 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.
Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://Inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Information: $42,384 - $52,392 Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 05/02/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 5/27/2024
Screening to Begin: 05/28/2024

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/12228

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.