Assistant Director - Early Head Start

Position Details

• Job Summary: We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the position of Assistant Director – Early Head Start. This is a full-time position. The Assistant Director supports the Early Head Start Director in ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality, consistent program services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and university requirements. The Assistant Director provides leadership and coordination across human resources systems, training and technical assistance (TTA), governance support, and internal program operations, while also contributing to program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. This position serves as a key member of the program’s leadership team and provides delegated authority to support continuity of operations, workforce stability, and shared governance across a geographically dispersed, rural service area. All work must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and university statues, regulations, policies and practices to assure consistent, high-quality services for pregnant women, infants and toddlers.
• 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).
• 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.

Position Information

• Working Title: N/A
• Classification Code: 1671
• RCW Exemption Criteria: 14 - Extension/Continuing Education
• EWU Position Number: E99780
• FLSA: Exempt - Administrative
• Bargaining Unit: None
• % Full Time: 100%
• Salary / Wage Range: 111AE
• Salary Information: N/A
• Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026
• Term of Appointment: 12 months/year
• Location: Spokane
• County: Spokane
• Project Description: EWU Early Head Start is a $1.8 million federal grant that requires EWU to provide comprehensive services to 116 low income pregnant women, infants and toddlers living in Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties every week all year round. The grant is renewed annually and has a history of over a decade of successful grant renewals. It employs 21 full time permanent staff. The program is required to meet federal regulations at all times in terms of the quantity and quality of services.
• Project Duration: NA
• Background Check: Yes - Both
• Responsible HR User: N/A
• Responsible HR User Email Address: aterrell1@ewu.edu

Position Details

• Job Summary: The Assistant Director supports the Early Head Start Director in ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality, consistent program services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and university requirements. The Assistant Director provides leadership and coordination across human resources systems, training and technical assistance (TTA), governance support, and internal program operations, while also contributing to program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. This position serves as a key member of the program’s leadership team and provides delegated authority to support continuity of operations, workforce stability, and shared governance across a geographically dispersed, rural service area. All work must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and university statues, regulations, policies and practices to assure consistent, high-quality services for pregnant women, infants and toddlers.
• 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).
• 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

• 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. Position requires use of a personal vehicle when performing job duties; proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license are required for this position; mileage for use of personal vehicle for completion of job duties will be reimbursed at the approved state rates. Position requires travel in the Spokane area and will have occasional travel to Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties in all seasons. Other Requirements: Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 30 days after hire) TB Test (within one year prior to hire) Staff Health Exam (prior to hire) Valid Washington State Driver’s License and private automotive insurance (prior to hire) Food Handler’s Permit (within 30 days after hire) HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens Training (within 30 days after hire) Personal vehicle for local travel Provide 3 Personal and 3 Professional References (prior to hire) Criminal Background Declarations (prior to hire) Pass all Background Checks as required by 45 CFR Part 1302.90, including state criminal history records fingerprint checks (prior to hire), sex offender registry check (prior to hire), FBI criminal history register finger print check (within 90 days of hire) and child abuse and neglect state registry check (within 90 days of hire). Employee must also pass all 4 criminal background checks at least every five years. 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.