Administrative Assistant 1- Social Work

Eastern Washington University; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY in Cheney, WA is seeking a skilled, team-oriented Administrative Assistant 1 for the School of Social Work. The role coordinates operations for the School and related programs, and supports the Chair/Director and Program Directors in developing and implementing procedures.

You will monitor expenditures on program budgets, assist staff, and help maintain records and communications to ensure smooth day-to-day operations on campus.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating office operations and supporting multiple programs.
• Ability to monitor program budgets and expenditures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations for the School of Social Work and related programs.
• Prepare and implement procedures in consultation with leadership.
• Monitor and assist with budget expenditures and staff support.

Job description

Administrative Assistant 1- Social Work

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 https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college‑bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD).

Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

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

The College of Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University is seeking skilled, team‑oriented applicants for a full-time Administrative Assistant 1 position with the School of Social Work, based on the Cheney, WA campus. The individual is responsible for coordinating the operations for the School of Social Work and other specific programs within the school (i.e. Disability Studies, Aging Studies, MSW Cheney, BASW Cheney). Perform work using knowledge and experience specific to the programs and the department. In consultation with the Chair/Director and Program Directors, prepare and implement new procedures and exercise distinct judgment in interpreting and applying program and department policies, guidelines, and operating procedures. Monitor expenditures on program budgets. Inform staff