Assistant Director

Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Assistant Director

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Director in the Office of New Student Enrollment is a member of the orientation team and reports to the Associate Director of Orientation Programs. The Assistant Director’s primary responsibilities include leading the planning and implementation of designated/assigned programs within New Student Enrollment and Orientation. Programs may include: Off-Site Orientation Program Development & Management; Parent and Family Programs; First-year and transfer Student Programs; Week of Welcome; Student Advising; Assessment and Student hiring, training, and development, Management of front office staff, and Department/University Leadership. The Assistant Director will provide direct support of all programs, while providing leadership to specific programs assigned. Position duties and responsibilities will be performed in support of office vision, mission and values as well as institutional mission and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• Experience advising and/or supervising college students

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Experience giving formal presentations and/or group facilitation

• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings

• Applicant chosen must pass a background check prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of out-of-state/non-resident students and their transition to the university

• Working knowledge of orientation, transition and retention principles

• Experience working directly with students within the WSU Pullman system

• Experience developing and implementing programs in a higher education environment

• Master’s Degree in student development, higher education administration counseling or related field

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Enrollment

Department Name:

Orientation and Transition Programs

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

Admissions | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Monthly Salary:

$4,569.63-$5,900.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .