Field Program Specialist; Program Specialist

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Field Experience Program Specialist (Program Specialist
2) to join our School of Education team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $45,024 - $60,132 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who We Are

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the  academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

Rent Cafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more:
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The Field Experience Program Specialist plans, organizes, and coordinates operations for the Office of Field Experiences as well as the Special Internship Programs in the School of Education. This position has multiple responsibilities including analyzing and improving field placement operations, training field placement faculty, establishing and maintaining confidential records, and field placement coordination. This position also assists with activities to secure funding for special internship programs including the School of Education Ameri Corps Education Intern program, the Teacher Residency program, and the Foundation Scholarship Internships, and coordinates operations for these programs.

The Field Experience Program Specialist directly affects the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by creating and promoting a welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff feel supported. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Field Placement Operations

• Represent the Office of Field Experiences in meetings with School of Education