International Student Specialist

The Office of the Provost and the Office of Global Student Services invite applications to fill an International Student Specialist position at Eastern Washington University. This position reports to the Executive Director of Global Student Services.

Under the oversight of the Executive Director of Global Student Services, this position will assist with the development of dual degree articulation agreements with international partner institutions and the coordination of international students’ academic programs. The specialist will work in collaborating with academic departments, international partners, and administrative offices to create, implement and maintain dual degree programs. In addition, this position will advise students while helping them identify academic and engagement opportunities that meet their personal and academic objectives. This position also processes related forms, communicates with students, assists in problem resolution throughout the duration of their time at EWU and assists students preparing to return home. This position will support and work with faculty to advise students with registration issues. This position carries out ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) SEVIS-related compliance issues for the international students in the dual degrees and any other exchange programs. This position may also assume additional administrative responsibilities as assigned, in a multifunction office for international student outreach and support.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community. The International Student Specialist will work in an office setting at Eastern Washington University, with the possibility of a flexible work schedule.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary range for this position is $45,308 (minimum) – $54,372. 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.

This position will close to applications on Wednesday January 29th, 2025 at midnight.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

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 ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

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.

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/.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online application portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, contact Human Resources at HR@ewu.edu.

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process. Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on November 25, 2024 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below:

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you describe how you meet each of the required qualifications and preferred qualifications (if applicable). It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table in your cover letter.

• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position.

• List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

• Diversity Response – as an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.