CAREERS AT EASTERN
Program Specialist 2 - C99224
- 492362
- Spokane, Washington
- College of Health Sciences
- Classified
Job Title:
Program Specialist 2 - C99224
Location:
Spokane
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Work Schedule Type:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Typically 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday through Thursday, with occasional evenings/weekends related to special events
Term of Appointment:
12 Months
Job Summary:
The College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for a part-time (50%), 12-month program specialist 2 of Public Health in the Department of Public Health and Health Services Administration (PHHA).
The Program Specialist 2 (PS2) for the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Administration (PHHA) is responsible for general programmatic advising, program assessment activities at the direction of the chair, student recruitment activities, and for coordinating program services and resources for multiple programs. Current PHHA programs include the Master of Public Health (MPH), the graduate certificates in public health and healthcare administration, the BS in healthcare administration (HCAD), including the long-term care option, and the minor in healthcare administration. The position requires performance of tasks and application of knowledge unique to the programs. The supervisor for this position is the chair of the Department of PHHA.
In summary, the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Oversees day-to-day program operations and resolves problems within assigned scope of authority;
- Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates operations of the assigned programs as delegated by the chair;
- Interprets, reviews and applies program policies and procedures, and develops plans for carrying out program activities;
- Assesses the needs of the programs and makes recommendations to the department chair
- 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;
- Supports departmental efforts to maintain accreditation of programs, including collecting and organizing assessment data.
- Facilitates all applied practice experiences for the MPH and HCAD programs.
A full description of the duties can be found in the job duties section of this posting.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community.
The salary for this position is $23,418 (minimum) up to $31,290. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance 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-briefing/benefits/insurance/
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed on 10/26/2026. Screening of applications will begin on 10/26/2026.All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
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. 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 ’26 -’27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.
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:
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 position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:
After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.
Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
Physical Demands:
Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.
Protective Equipment:
University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least two years of relevant experience, including all of the following:
- Responsibility for program procedures beyond entry-level work, including developing, overseeing, organizing, implementing, evaluating outcomes and modifying tasks.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to provide support to multiple individuals with overlapping needs and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Written communication skills will be evaluated based on the submitted application materials.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills, including ability to develop and foster strong working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Demonstrated competency in computer skills, including use of MS Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, records maintenance, form development and use, and calendar, with a willingness to learn platforms and applications as they emerge.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in health care or public health related.
- Work experience in one or more of the following:
- Healthcare Administration
- Public Health
- Any other health care related program
- Any kind of field placement program
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
1. Attach a detailed Cover Letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological Resume including work experience, education, and applicable certifications.
3. Complete the Online Application form and respond to the online questions.
4. References List – name, title, place of employment, address, phone number, email address, and relation to the applicant of at least 3 professional references. (Other Document #1).
5. Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
Program Administration and Operations Management (25%)
- Coordinate program services and resources oversee day-to-day program operations
- Develop plans for program activities
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures
- Maintain websites, Canvas hubs, student handbooks, and program materials
- Coordinate scheduling, room reservations, and textbook orders
- Attend and prepare minutes of program, department and advisory board meetings, respond to inquiries and resolve problems and other duties as assigned
Student Services, Advising, and Admissions Support (20%)
- General program advising; provide course mapping to students
- Answer program inquiries
- Support admissions processes
- Maintain admissions information
- Serve as a resource to current and prospective students
- Refer students to faculty as appropriate and other duties as assigned.
Accreditation, Assessment, and Data Management (20%)
- Collect and organize assessment data
- Assist with accreditation requirements (CEPH, AUPHA, NAB)
- Maintain accreditation documentation
- Support curriculum and internship data tracking
- Prepare reports and records and other duties as assigned
Applied Practice Experience and Internship Coordination (15%)
- Coordinate Applied Practice Experiences (APE) and HCAD internships
- Assist faculty with internship oversight
- Answer student questions regarding internship requirements
- Coordinate affiliation agreements with sites as requested and other duties as assigned
Recruitment, Outreach, and Community Relations (10%)
- Participate in orientations, preview days, major’s fairs, admitted student events, NeighborFest, alumni events, and community engagement activities
- Represent the department during recruitment and retention efforts and other duties as assigned
Event Planning and Special Projects (10%)
- Coordinate alumni and community events
- Support commencement activities
- Coordinate accreditation-related professional development events
- Assist with special projects assigned by the chair
Equal Opportunity Employer
Eastern Washington University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We recognize that our success is dependent on how well we value, engage, include, and utilize the rich diversity of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. We believe that prejudice, oppression, and discrimination are detrimental to human development, and that a vibrant and diverse campus community enhances the learning environment of the populations that we serve. We are committed to treating all with dignity and respect, and to working collectively on an ongoing basis to build and maintain a community that understands, celebrates and promotes diversity, while promoting inclusivity at all levels.
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, 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.
Office of Equal Opportunity
Join a team dedicated to student success, faculty excellence and community collaboration. At Eastern, our goal is simple: to create an environment where students succeed at their highest level in fulfilling their goals in their education, career and life. Students are at the center of all that Eastern does. For our faculty and staff, this focus means more than just coming to work every day. We strive for excellence in everything we do; we foster a culture of respect, commitment and honesty; and we work to create environments for personal transformation that enrich the lives of individuals, families, communities and our society at large.
Working at Eastern also means living and working in a glorious region noted for its affordable housing, good schools, short commutes, over 220 sunny days per year, abundant lakes and mountains, short hops to larger cities (Seattle, Portland, Vancouver), and endless recreation opportunities.
For additional information, visit EWU’s website.
Annual Security Report Notification
The Annual Safety and Fire Report is provided in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act of 1998 and the associated amendments including the recently adopted Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. Per Federal Regulations (34 CFR Part 668), it is required that a copy of Eastern Washington University’s Clery Act Report, otherwise known as the Annual Security and Fire Report, be provided to each employee and student. This report includes statistical information for three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes which occurred on EWU’s campus; certain off-campus buildings or properties owned or controlled by EWU and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, EWU’s campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security issues, such as policies and or procedures concerning sexual assault, alcohol use, the Drug-Free Schools Act and other matters. Eastern Washington University Police Department will provide a paper copy of the this report upon request. To request the report call (509) 359-6310. Or click on the following link: Annual Safety Report
Additional Information:
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EWU Human Resources
EWU Benefits Office
City of Cheney
West Plains Chamber of Commerce
Spokane Chamber of Commerce