Assistant Director Orientation and Family Programs

Assistant Director Orientation and Family Programs

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. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. 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 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 d’Alene 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.

Reporting to the Director of Orientation & Family Programming (OFP), the Assistant Director of OFP is responsible for managing an exemplary program of new student orientation and transition programs designed to integrate students into the university community, promote retention, and facilitate academic success. The Assistant Director of OFP will select, train, and supervise graduate students and undergraduate student staff. In addition, under the oversight of the Director of OFP, the Assistant Director will manage program budgets and be responsible for all OFP student communications and publications, including the utilization of communication software such as Slate, etc.

The Assistant Director will lead efforts to ensure accurate coding and tracking of student participation and survey administration in order to assess and enhance educational and developmental programming for incoming students and their family members while maintaining the high‑quality delivery of important transitional services. The Assistant Director will work closely with staff in Admissions, Student Affairs, Center for Academic Advising & Retention, Advancement & Alumni relations, and all of the university’s colleges.

During peak orientation season (typically, the summer months of May – September), this position will include…