Job Summary
The Visitations Coordinator position is responsible for outreach and recruitment for Eastern Washington University. The Visitations Coordinator creates, organizes and executes projects for the Office of Admissions including but not limited to on campus visits, off-campus visits, special tours, daily tours, and special group visits. This position maintains primary responsibility for the coordination of all group, special and daily visitations to the University from prospective students and key influencers.
Employees in this entry-level role are evaluated based on their ability to accurately follow and complete complex business processes and their ability to provide positive campus experiences in the middle of rapidly changing situations. Employees who like and excel in this position feel good about completing tasks on the checklist, can consistently imagine what it’s like for diverse guests to visit EWU for the first time and design experiences based on that insight, and like to be seen as someone that other people trust to get things done.
About Us
Enrollment Services supports Eastern Washington University’s mission by providing exceptional service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners while contributing to a university centered on student learning and success. As a member of the Enrollment Services team, you’ll experience professional engagement and coaching as outlined in the Gallup model, and we’ll work to identify and develop your strengths as part of a professional growth plan. Our team is one of the most transparent and mission-critical units on campus, so you’ll be held to a high standard and encouraged to share your opinion and insights about how we can better serve students and colleagues. Each team has clear and documented goals and priorities, and while we sometimes have to react to the situations we encounter, our work is largely proactive. Because we value mental, physical, and environmental health, you’ll be encouraged to take maximum advantage of flex, leave, and telework options as outlined by policy and the requirements of your team and position. You can trust your team to prioritize efficiency, effectiveness, and employee wellbeing. For more information about us and all the services we provide, visit our website.
Applications will be accepted through September 3; screening of applications will begin the next day. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
The salary for this position is $40,019 (minimum) up to $48,027. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to 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, 12 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/ .
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
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 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.
Diversity 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 Public School Employees’ of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf
All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training here or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Physical Demands
Position will require extensive sitting and walking; selected candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. involving recruiting materials.
Contact Patti Hill in Human Resources at [email protected] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree;
Bilingual Ability; preferred Spanish language.
Previous work experience in event planning;
Ability to participate in evening and weekend events and multi-day recruitment trips, which will require a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record;
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail and produce desired results;
Ability to coordinate multiple events at one time;
Strong organizational skills, complete tasks on time;
Ability to communicate in a clear, friendly and effective manner both orally and in writing;
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding transfer admission and records management;
Ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated team;
Capacity to effectively address diverse constituencies;
Advanced computer skills to include: Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive Software (or equivalent); proficient user of laptop computer, projector, and cell phone; two years increasingly responsible office experience;
Position will require extensive sitting and walking; selected candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. involving recruiting materials.
Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience in admissions, recruitment or student advising;
Previous work experience in student supervision;
Previous experience at Eastern Washington University (EWU)
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Public Relations or related field;
Demonstrated ability to manage programs from planning through implementation to completion;
Previous work experience with k-12 students;
Previous experience using social media, Zoom and leading live virtual events;
Closing Date: 09/20/2024
Screening to Begin: 09/23/2024
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5618309
