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Eastern Washington University

Career Advisor

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington, United States, 99004

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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.

Job Summary This position will report to the Assistant/Associate Director‑Career Services and will serve as the liaison to one of EWU’s four colleges. The incumbent will manage the Career Center relationship with that college and ensure that the Career Center ensures the college’s faculty, staff, and students are being served by the Career Center at a level consistent with the other three colleges.

The

Career Advisor

will represent the Career Center on both Cheney and Spokane campuses to provide general and program‑specific career advising to current EWU students and alumni. This position will participate on the career planning team to provide career assistance to EWU students and alumni, and will develop, manage, and implement educational resources for career development.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for student and alumni success as well as a commitment to helping very diverse groups articulate and realize their goals.

Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is $52,000 (minimum) up to $55,500. 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. The package also includes generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits, see our Benefits page:

https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others

Technologically proficient: strong computer skills including data knowledge

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person, including one‑on‑one advising, group facilitation, and delivering presentations to audiences with differing needs and backgrounds

Demonstrated awareness of situationally appropriate dress and demeanor to engage and build rapport with specific audiences

Demonstrated ability to create an environment where individuals from different backgrounds feel respected, supported, and able to fully participate

Willingness to obtain CCSP (Certified Career Services Provider) credential within one year of hire

Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Two years equivalent experience in higher education, preferably in career services, advising, or teaching capacities

Experience with online resource development

Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders across the campus community

Current CCSP credential

Job Duties Career Advising

Provide general and industry‑focused career advising services to students and alumni

Prepare students professionally for internships and full‑time professional employment

Assist students and alumni with use and troubleshooting the web‑based career management system

Maintain office hours at Cheney and/or Spokane campuses to serve a wide range of students and alumni

Provide on‑site services to assigned college to increase student engagement with career development resources

Create a presence within assigned college by acting as a liaison to faculty and staff, assisting them in developing career development components

Conduct workshops, networking events, or class presentations on career‑related topics: resumes, cover letters, interviewing tips, job search strategies, evaluating compensation, and professional development.

Provide on‑site services to other campus constituents (residence halls, SAIL, etc.) as needed

Document appointments

Collaboration and Outreach

Impact retention by reducing the number of undecided students regarding their major and career plan through education, outreach, and informed decision‑making

Collaborate and support career development staff to plan campus‑wide workshops, career fairs, employer panels, etc.

Support EWU’s Eagle Career Networking mentoring platform

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks

Collaborate with faculty to identify employers for potential internships and full‑time jobs to hand off to the employer relations team

Work occasional evenings and weekends to participate in scheduled campus events

Resource Development

Develop and promote both web‑based and hard copy career development resources & reference material

Develop and facilitate educational content to reflect current career development trends

Build workshop and presentation content

Organize mock interviews and schedule professional speakers and other program‑focused programming as needed

Assist other Career Center staff in planning campus‑wide career events

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.

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 .

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 at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.

Application Instructions Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359‑2381.

To apply, visit

https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/13997 .

Posting Date:

09/24/2025 Closing Date:

10/24/2025 Screening to Begin:

10/27/2025

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