Program Specialist 2 - Wellness & Movement Sciences (WAMS)

Term of Appointment: 12 Months

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University and the College of Health Science and Public Health invite applications for a Program Specialist 2 for the Wellness and Movement Sciences Department. This position is a classified position to begin as soon as possible and is a part-time (50% FTE), 12-month position. The individual selected for this position will work on-site and actively contribute to a collaborative and collegial office environment.

The Program Specialist 2 for the Wellness and Movement Sciences programs (WAMS) is responsible for coordinating program services and resources for multiple programs including undergraduate programs in Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Lifestyle Medicine, and Recreation Management, as well as graduate programs in Athletic Training and Exercise Science. The WAMS department also houses minors in Coaching, Emergency Medical Services, Experiential Training and Development, Gero kinesiology, Sport Management, and Therapeutic Recreation. The Program Specialist 2 position oversees day-to-day program operations and resolves problems within assigned scope of authority. Additionally, the Program Specialist 2 plans, organizes, and coordinates operations of the programs within the Department as delegated by the department chair.

The Program Specialist 2 position requires performance of tasks and application of knowledge unique to the aforementioned programs. The supervisor for this position is the department chair of WAMS.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $23,418 (minimum) up to $26,976 (maximum). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 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-briefing/benefits/insurance/.

Applications are open and accepted. Screening of applications will begin August 15, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

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. 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 '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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 Washington Federation of State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.pdf

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands: Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
• At least two years of administrative or managerial experience, including responsibilities for program operations.
• Responsibility for program operations beyond entry-level work, including developing, overseeing, organizing, implementing, evaluating outcomes, and modifying tasks.
• Experience in and demonstrated ability to provide support to multiple individuals with overlapping needs and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (written skills will be evaluated based on the submitted application materials).
• Work experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and foster strong working relationships both within and external to the department.
• Demonstrated competency in computer skills including utilization of MS Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, records maintenance, - with a willingness to learn platforms and applications as they emerge such as Google Drive and Adobe Suite
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is sensitive to the diverse needs of the students, faculty, administrators, and external partners as well as the requirements of the WAMS department, Eastern Washington University, and/or the State of Washington.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who offer experience in one or more of the following:

• Engagement and understanding of the undergraduate and graduate programs within Wellness and Movement Sciences.
• University software programs such as Navigate, CLSS, Banner, Concur, Tableau, Watermark Insights, WordPress.
• Demonstrated experience at the use of social media platforms to promote and advance programs and/or initiatives

Special Instructions to Applicants

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. Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
2. 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).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

Percent of Time 50

Oversee day-to-day program operations:

• Provide information, resolve problems, and respond to a wide variety of inquiries from students, their families, faculty, staff, and external community.
• Provide support to departmental faculty.
• Provide clerical support for activities and initiatives of the WAMS programs, this includes preparing paperwork for groups to participates in events, prepare purchase orders (IDPO) and maintain TouchNET. Provide reports from Watermark for faculty course evaluations to be used by the Department Chair.
• Maintain copy machine including allocation of charges and leasing information. Complete online journal voucher to charge individual indexes.
• Order and maintain office supplies, including budget authority for supplies and monitoring expenditures.
• Maintain inventory reports.
• Issue keys to for departmental areas in WAMS, including but not limited to faculty, staff, and graduate assistants.
• Plan, organize and participate in department special events, such as but not limited to, orientation activities, commencement and graduation celebrations, and department recognition events.
• Each quarter, coordinate office hours for faculty and gather all course syllabi for the department records.
• Oversee scheduling of departmental conference room.
• Provide Foundation donor letters and monitor donation gifts.
• Maintain faculty recruitment files.
• Other special projects or tasks assigned by the department chair
• Record and maintain departmental meeting minutes, if required.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair that are within the scope of the position.

Percent of Time 10

Serve as a program liaison to students, faculty, staff, community members, alumni, etc:

• Serve as first point of contact for, and provide appropriate information to, students, faculty, staff, community partners, alumni, etc.
• Process overrides for students and assists them with registering in Banner, EagleNet, and other programs to resolve their problems.
• Triage students who need advising assistance.
• Answer questions regarding grading issues or problems.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair that are within the scope of the position.

Percent of Time 20

Assist the coordination and monitoring of program and course information for programs in WAMS:

• Serve as first point of contact for programs in the WAMS department.
• Enter course information into Course Leaf Section Scheduler (CLSS) program provided by the department chair.
• Submit course and program changes in Course/Program Information Management (CIM/PIM) system as directed by the department chair.
• Under the direction of the department chair, update/edit the Course Catalog, website, and program curriculum guides to reflect changes in programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair that are within the scope of the position.

Percent of Time 10

Marketing:

• Monitor and order materials and products for marketing the department and programs.
• Create flyers, curriculum guides, award certificates, and various other materials for programs.
• Maintain WAMS department websites.
• Market and promote department and program events using established university channels and resources such as social media sites, the EWU Digital Board system, and MarCom.

Percent of Time 10

Accreditation:

• Provide clerical support to academic program directors for accreditation activities such as organizing accreditation reports, self-study, and site visits

To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/program-specialist-2-wellness-movement-sciences-wams-c99055-cheney-washington-united-states