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EASTERN WASHINGTON Administrative Asst 4 - Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, and Gender, Women's & Sexuality S in CHENEY, Washington
Administrative Asst 4 - Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, and Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies Programs-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:
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking applicants for an Administrative Assistant 4-Project. This is a 100%-time Administrative Assistant 4 position that will serve as the executive assistant on administrative matters in support of the program directors, faculty, staff, and students of the Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, and Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies programs on Eastern Washington University's Cheney campus. This position will perform higher-level administrative duties of a substantive nature that have been delegated to the position to perform.
This position reports directly to the Executive Assistant to the Dean of CAHSS and is expected to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and regulations to resolve problems, advise faculty and staff regarding applicable policies and procedures, and recommend alternative courses of action. Position serves as a resource for the department and ensures work of position and department staff are in conformance with regulations, policies, and standards.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on March 4, 2024 and applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunit