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EASTERN WASHINGTON Program Support Supervisor 1 in CHENEY, Washington
Program Support Supervisor 1
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 Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a skilled and team-oriented applicant for the following position: Program Support Supervisor 1 for the School of Psychology.
This position will include coordinating the operations of the School of Psychology, including graduate and undergraduate programs. Perform work using knowledge and experience specific to the programs and the School. In consultation with the Chair, Associate Chair, and Program Directors, devise and implement new procedures and exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying program and School policies, guidelines, and procedures. Project, monitor, maintain, initiate, and/or approve expenditures on program budgets. Independently advise students, staff, and the public regarding the school, its programs, and the University, act as liaison to local organizations.
Under general direction, provide programmatic support to the Chair, Associate Chair, and Program Directors in the School of Psychology; coordinate special projects; conduct trainings; coordinate advising and recruiting activities; and provide technical, administrative, and student services support, as well as administrative support to the School of Psychology, as needed.
Supervise the School Secretary, School Program Coordinator, and non-student hourly and student support staff in the performance of duties associated with the programs. With delegated authority, interview and recommend the selection of applicants, hire new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations, and recommend disciplinary action.
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