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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 regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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 dAlene 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.

Eastern Washington University and the College of Health Science and Public Health invite applications for a Clinical Placement Coordinator of the School of Nursing. This position is an administrative exempt position to begin as soon as possible and is a full-time, 12-month position.

This position reports to the Director of the School of Nursing. The Clinical Placement Coordinators (CPC) primary responsibility is to secure clinical placements and oversee clinical requirements for faculty and staff.

The Clinical Placement Coordinator (CPC) works collaboratively with the administrative team and clinical faculty leads to plan, develop, and evaluate clinical sites, ensuring that student experiences align with nursing course objectives. Serving as the primary contact for undergraduate clinical placements, the CPC acts as the School of Nursings liaison with institutions and organizations hosting nursing students. The CPC manages all aspects of clinical placement, including agency contracts and compliance requirements for faculty and students, faculty and student orientations, and scheduling.

The Eastern Washington University School of Nursing (SON) emphasizes clinical competence, compassionate practice, and holistic care of individuals, families, and communities. We serve students by being professional role models dedicated to excellence as teachers, scholars, clinicians, and life-long learners. We believe we all learn best when actively engaged, so we strive to create a community of learning that fosters open dialogue, mutual respect, and the exchange of diverse ideas. As a regional comprehensive university, we aim to educate highly sought-after professional nurses to serve the people of Eastern Washington.

The College of Health Science and Public Health is housed in a state-of-the-art facility located in the downtown University District in Spokane, Washington. Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university with a reputation for teaching excellence, professional growth, and service to the university, profession, and the community.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $56,589 (minimum) up to $68,027 (maximum). 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, 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-briefing/benefits/insurance/.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin June 12, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. 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.

Note: The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.

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.

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.

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.

The salary for this position is $56,589 (minimum) up to $68,027 (maximum). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills.