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Program Specialist 2 - Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Center (MESA)

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 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking applicants for a Program Specialist 2 to support our newly funded Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Center.

MESA Program Specialist 2Job Summary:

• The MESA Program Specialist 2 reports to the MESA Program Director.

• This position will provide information and technical assistance to program participants, staff and outside entities regarding MESA program content, policies and activities and recommends alternative courses of action; promotes the program with outside organizations and resources;

• Attends meetings and/or conferences as the MESA program representative; develops and makes public presentations on program related topics;

• Confers regularly with staff and outside entities regarding the interpretation and implementation of MESA program policies; participates in establishing program standards and identifying areas for program development;

• Recruits, screens and places MESA students, program volunteers, and resources;

• Monitors MESA program activities in relation to established program goals; within established program parameters, determines variances from program standards;

• Prepares training and promotional materials, provides training and certification to program participants;

• Analyzes MESA program participants' operations and performance to program policies, procedures, practices and conformance with rules and regulations; provides assistance, counseling and/or instruction as needed;

• Directs the work of others and/or coordinates services of program volunteers;

• May superv