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EASTERN WASHINGTON Program Specialist 2 - Dental Hygiene in CHENEY, Washington
Program Specialist 2 - Dental Hygiene
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 Health Science and Public Health and Eastern Washington University invites applications for a full-time Program Specialist 2 in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Eastern Washington University.
The Dental Hygiene Program Specialist 2 reports to the Dental Hygiene Department Chair and is responsible for coordinating program services and resources for four programs: the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene, the online Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion program, the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene entry level program, and the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program. The position requires performance of tasks and application of knowledge unique to the programs. The position oversees day-to-day program operations and resolves problems within an assigned scope of authority. The position plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates operations of the assigned programs as delegated by the department chair and or program director. The position interprets, reviews, and applies program policies and procedures, and develops plans for carrying out program activities. The position assesses the needs of the programs and makes recommendations to the department chair and/or program director. The position serves as the program liaison, has extensive contact with program participants, and provides advising and consultation to students, faculty, and outside entities regarding the programs.
The Dental Hygiene department is housed in the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH), based on Eastern's downtown Spokane campus. The college and department prepare students to help meet the growing market demand in the critical fields of health care and education. The