Administrative Professionals

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Administrative Professionals

Eastern Oregon University Administrative Professionals are unclassified, non-ranked, fixed-term administrative positions. The Administrative Professional Executive Committee (APEC) is charged via the University Constitution to represent all Administrative Professionals on various issues. Administrative Professionals elect the APEC members. View APEC’s Charter and by-laws and the meeting minutes from the monthly APEC meetings. Administrative Professionals can contact APEC by email at apec-group@eou.edu or through our feedback form.

Contact

Administrative Professionals Executive Committee
Eastern Oregon University
One University Boulevard
La Grande, OR 97850-2899
E-Mail: apec-group@eou.edu

Staff Profiles: Fall 2023

Emily Rynearson

Emily Rynearson
Emily loves camping, hiking, and riding horses with her husband and spending time with her dog.

Emily is currently the Career Development Coordinator at EOU.  She has been at EOU for just over a year.  So what brought you to EOU?  “My husband and I were moving to the area and I always knew I wanted to be in education.”  What is your favorite part about working for EOU?  “The small campus atmosphere makes it easy to make connections with students and staff.  It feels like a family atmosphere.”  How do you see yourself making a positive impact in the EOU community?  “I really try to be authentic and relatable with the people I work with.  I try to be personable and focused on building positive relationships with whoever I come in contact with.” 

Genesis Meaderds

Genesis Meaderds
Genesis loves traveling and wants to go to a new country as the next place.

Genesis is currently the Director of Admissions at EOU.  She has been at EOU for nine years.  So what brought you to EOU?  “I initially moved away after college to Spain.  I wanted to return to the office of admissions and work with high school students while working in Higher Education.”  What is your favorite part about working for EOU?  “Meeting students in their high school, sharing opportunities at EOU, and seeing students start at EOU is so exciting.  I want to show them their future and see them on campus. ”  How do you see yourself making a positive impact in the EOU community?  “I try to prioritize people and hope they know I care about them.” ” 

EOU Administrative Professional Employment Handbook

The EOU Administrative Professional Employment Handbook is intended as a general guide to employment-related laws, rules and policies applicable to the University and Administrative Professional employees. Nothing in this document does or is intended to create a contract of employment.

2023 Distinguished Administrative Professional: Genesis Meaderds

Genesis Meaderds