Director, Advancement Talent Management

Available Title(s):

1155-NN_ADMINPRO - Director

Business Title:

Director, Advancement Talent Management

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Director for Talent Management you will oversee the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation of the personnel functions for WSU Advancement, which has more than 140 staff in various locations across the United States with most residing in the state of Washington. You will be responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies, and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, performance management, and the WSU Foundation and Alumni Association personnel operations. This position will require you to be a true strategic business partner that is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes and representing WSU Advancement to internal and external constituents. ​

The preferred work location for this position is the Town Centre in Pullman, WA, however the position may be eligible for a hybrid/remote schedule to be discussed if contacted for interview.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align, and implement talent management and organizational development strategies.

• Experience supervising and developing talent management staff.

• Experience working with or leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion groups or initiatives.

• Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues.

• Expertise in analysis, critical decision-making, project management, and process improvement.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations.

• Demonstrated experience managing the candidate process, orchestrating a positive candidate experience throughout.

• Experience in delivering formal and informal trainings to a diverse workforce.

Preferred Qualifications:​

• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities.

• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive, and strategic guidance.

• Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or the root cause of an issue.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.

• Ability to identify, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve desired organizational outcomes.

• Outstanding judgment, sensitivity and high discretion.

• Experience working in an Advancement department or foundation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system applications.

• Demonstrated experience leading strategic projects.

• HRCI and/or SHRM Certification required or attained within one (1) year of hire.

Additional Information:

Department Name: WSU Advancement

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: WSU Advancement website

Monthly Salary: $8,338.26 - $13,319.56 | 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 .

Benefits: 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: This position is overtime exempt.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, April 28, 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: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. 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.

• 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.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• 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] .