Recruitment Coordinator; Part Time- Pocatello​/Idaho Falls

Recruitment Coordinator (Part Time)- Pocatello/Idaho Falls

The College of Professional Programs, Family Resource and Training Center (FRTC) at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position:
Part-Time Recruitment & Retention Coordinator (RC) for the Fostering Idaho Regional Recruitment and Retention. Under direction of the FRTC Director and in partnership with statewide regional contractors, the Recruitment & Retention Coordinator will serve as a leader to provide coordination and sustainability of the regional recruitment of foster families. They will have regional responsibility for the Statewide Diligent Recruitment plan, regional recruitment plan and Resource Peer Mentor program and other retention activities and efforts.

About Us The FRTC is a part of the EWU College of Professional Programs. FRTC partners with state social service agencies as well as numerous other community service organizations, charities, and Title IV-E program affiliates. The FRTC operates as a training and service center for developing social workers and foster parents and supporting Social Work interns from EWU. The center is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families, and our mission is to build healthy families and communities.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Recruitment Coordinator works collaboratively with regional child welfare leadership teams to develop, coordinate, and maintain activities of recruitment and retention of qualified foster families. They have regional responsibility for implementation of the Diligent Recruitment Plan, which includes development and management of the Regional Recruitment Plan. The RC will be responsible for development, coordination, partner recruitment, logistics, agenda topics, and final reports for community-based Recruitment Advisory Councils (RAC).

Major job duties include developing collaborative relationships with community partners, developing, coordinating, and implementing active and passive recruitment, retention, and support events. The RC will supervise regional Resource Peer Mentors. Record all activities in alignment with data collection and program evaluation needs. This position requires regular travel to fulfill job duties. Travel will occur throughout the state and includes multi-day/overnight trips.

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 range for this 50% position is $27,785.50 – $29,000. 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.

In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 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.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately. 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.