Director

Title:

1155-NN - Director

Business Title:

Director

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU WEST-SEATTLE

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Office of External Affairs and Government Relations (EAGR) coordinates stakeholder and government engagement for the WSU System for purposes of public policy and public dollars, serving every campus. EAGR maintains a public affairs style program based on a stakeholder engagement model, partnering with communities to solve complex societal problems. This recognizes the value of public-private partnerships to policymakers at all levels. Seattle is Washington’s population and economic center, representing key stakeholders for WSU. As such, the Director for Seattle and Regional Relations serves as the coordinator for stakeholder engagement in the Greater Seattle community, acting as the primary coordinator and point of contact for local government, statewide industry, and public interest boards, and supporting the work of WSU leaders who have board seats.

Internal candidates will be given first consideration.
Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a 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. 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.

• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in higher education or private business in the public affairs field or public administration required, with a mixture of these types of experience highly desirable.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills required.

• Demonstrated ability to create original documents and excellent writing and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work successfully with diverse constituents and organizations.

• Must have, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree in related field.

Additional Information:

Area/College: University Advancement and External Affairs
Department Name: Government Relations
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98164 This position is based in Seattle; however, remote work may be considered for candidates residing in Washington.
Department Link: governmentrelations.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Commensurate upon skills and qualifications
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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] .