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Director of the Center for Student Excellence

Apply locations Spokane, WA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-13518

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

June 1, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1157-NN_ADMINPRO - Assistant Director

Business Title:

Director of the Center for Student Excellence

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Director of the Center for Student Excellence (CSE), you will lead the CSE department, focusing on recruitment, admissions, retention, and student success for all College of Nursing programs across 4 campuses at WSU. in this full-time position, you will be responsible for directing program operations, allocating and managing office resources, and recommending strategies to meet the college's mission and objectives. You will serve as the primary point of operational and administrative contact for student services for internal and external constituents.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.

Monthly Salary: $5,485.73 - $8,402.20 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: .

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated training and proficiencies in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ( DEI ) strategies, policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks effectively and multi-task to meet deadlines.

• Previous work experience at WSU or other institution of higher education.

• Must be able to travel for recruitment purposes including overnight and work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines.

• Experience in higher education, admissions, recruitment, staff supervision and program development and evaluation.

• Experience implementing student related policies and procedures.

• Experience providing academic advising and/or counseling to students. Education in and/or experience with assessment and outcomes management.

• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise student management system.

• Familiarity with Washington State University academic rules and regulations.

Area/College: Washington State University | College of Nursing
Department Name: Center for Student Excellence

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA, 99202

Department Link:

Application Instructions:

As part of your application materials, you are required to include your current resume and a cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to the qualifications listed in the job posting.

1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume (required)
2) Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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-###-#### (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-###-####; TDD Callers: 1-800-###-####, 509-###-####(f), or ...@wsu.edu .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

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