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Running Start Advisor 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. 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 Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land. Job Summary: The office of Enrollment Services at Eastern Washington University invites applications for Two Running Start (RS) Advisors to support EWU's RS programs. The Running Start Program at EWU supports and encourages student persistence, high school degree completion and the successful transition of high school students into a full-time university environment. The Running Start Advisor will assist Running Start participants with creating academic plans that lead to high school graduation, while also meeting requirements for an EWU bachelor's degree The Running Start Advisor will build and sustain ongoing educational relationships through proactive communications with RS program participants. A successful candidate for Running Start Advisor will have experience working with programs focused on developing grit, growth, mindset, mental resilience or other persistence-based intervention, and will have experience working with traditional underserved, low-income, or first-generation student populations. The Running Start Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of Running Start and will consult regularly with teammates, university staff, and administration to maintain up-to-date awareness of university programs, information, technologies, and procedures; conduct group presentations; and assist in planning and maintaining the overall EWU Running Start program. About Us Enrollment Services supports Eastern Washington University's mission by providing exceptional service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners while contributing to a university centered on student learning and success. As a member of the Enrollment Services team, you'll experience professional engagement and coaching as outlined in the Gallup model, and we'll work to identify and develop your strengths as part of a professional growth plan. Our team is one of the most transparent and mission-critical units on ca