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Inspire Awesome with Eastern Washington University! We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Operations Manager - Running Start

The Operations Manager for EWU Running Start (RS) and College in the High School (CiHS) is a vital member of our team. The Operations Manager works in conjunction with the Director to maintain consistency and integrity of the Running Start and College in the High School programs. The Operations Manager provides administrative supervision and day to day oversight of the RS Advisor/Recruiters and operational support for the RS and CiHS program team. This position includes managing the day to day operations of the department, academic advising, developing program efficiencies, data and report generation, student and high school recruitment, event planning and managing RS staff and student employees.

The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

• Bachelor's degree (any field)


• Five years' full time work experience in one or more of the following areas within an academic work environment: recruiting, advising, and/or other relevant experience in an administrative capacity; or other closely related experience


• Computer skills including skills in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Available for day and overnight travel


• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

• Master's degree (any field)


• Experience working in the K-12 education system


• Networking experience with both university personnel and community partners


• Knowledge of policies and procedures involved in the recruiting, advising, and registration of students at an institution of higher education


• Experience using Banner 9, Jasper reporting, MailChimp, Google Docs, graphic design software, and/or Hobson Radius


• Experience in use of very large, complex, multi-dimensional information systems; for example: campus server systems, student information systems, financial records system

• Superior written and verbal communication skills