Posting Details Posting Details Position Title Program Support Assistant - Running Start & EWU in the High School Posting Number 2025001P Position Information Classification Title Quarterly Faculty Working Title Program Support Assistant - Running Start & EWU in the High School Classification Code 8006Q RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption EWU Position NumberCUPA CodeFLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit None % Full Time 50% Salary / Wage Range CUPA Salary Information $19.50 per hour 20 to 30 hours per week May become eligible for PEBB benefits after 6 months of employment. Paid twice per month. Anticipated Start Date As soon as possible Term of Appointment Up to one year or 950 hours Location Cheney, WA County Cheney, WA Project Description Want to make a difference for high school students earning college credit? EWU's Running Start and College in the High School programs are looking for organized, student-focused Program Support Assistants to help students get started-and stay on track with their college classes. You'll support registration and advising processes and help maintain accurate student records. If you enjoy communicating, solving problems, and staying organized, we'd love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in education, student services, advising, or records management-all while supporting college access for students across Washington. You'll be evaluating applications and helping to get students registered. You may do some general advising of high school students as they navigate dual credit programs. Bring your best self and we'll provide the training. Please note this is an on-campus position and your schedule will be negotiated with your supervisor. Apply If You:
- Enjoy meaningful work that helps students succeed
- Like keeping things organized and running smoothly
- Want professional experience in a university setting
Project Duration up to 1 year or 950 hours Background Check Yes - Both Position Details Job SummaryResponsibilities Include:
- Assist new and returning students with onboarding, advising, and registration
- Generate and process Enrollment Verification Forms (EVFs)
- Communicate with high school counselors and administrators
- Help manage student records and electronic advising files
- Collect and track withdrawal forms
- Remove advising holds and update credit approvals
- Support outreach events like Welcome Day and Connect Day, and others as needed
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. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. 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 Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24-'25 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024. Tribal Land Acknowledgement At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community. At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes. From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university. Equal Opportunity 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 Appointment as a Part-time Program Support Assistant does not confer any right to subsequent appointment. 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. Physical Demands Optional: Contact Sheryl Denney in Human Resource Services at
[email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands. Pre-Placement PhysicalHearing TestMedical Monitoring Post HireProtective EquipmentRequired QualificationsRequired Skills & Strengths:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Provide excellent customer service
- Clear and friendly communicator (written and verbal)
- Problem solver who enjoys helping others
- Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems
- Able to manage time and juggle multiple tasks
- Dependable and self-directed
Preferred QualificationsPreferred (Not Required):
- Experience working with students or in school/education settings
- Familiar with spreadsheets, Google Drive, or cloud-based tools
- Interest in student support, higher education, or access programs
- Comfortable working with a broad range of communication styles
- Experience using databases or a CRM system would be helpful
Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively
Work Schedule Type Other Work Schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. Schedule will be negotiated with supervisor. Posting Date 08/08/2025 Open Until Further Notice No Closing Date 08/31/2025 Screening to Begin Immediately Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for appointment as a Part-time Temporary Program Assistant, your application must be complete and submitted through the online jobs portal ( Uploaded applications must include:
- Cover Letter stating your interest in the position
- Resume
Application Types Accepted Profile Job Duties % of Time 100 Responsibility / DutyResponsibilities Include:
- Assist new and returning students with onboarding, advising, and registration
- Generate and process Enrollment Verification Forms (EVFs)
- Communicate with high school counselors and administrators
- Help manage student records and electronic advising files
- Collect and track withdrawal forms
- Remove advising holds and update credit approvals
- Support outreach events like Welcome Day and Connect Day, and others as needed
Essential Function Indicator Yes
