Assistant Director, Student Life

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 19, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1440-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Manager Business Title: Assistant Director, Student Life Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Assistant Director is responsible for the vision and leadership of the Student Life unit, having substantial responsibility for leading program operations and is accountable for the allocation of resources and program results. The Assistant Director oversees management of selected partnerships and projects and develops and maintains community partnerships and projects that have campus and/or University-wide impact. Serves as a primary contact for community partners, students, and faculty. Regularly exercises independent judgement and discretion in policies related to student leadership, student fees, student organizations, community engagement, and service learning. Has delegated authority to make commitments that affect department operations. Work and information handled is of a nature requiring confidentiality and the exercise of discretion. Duties & Responsibilities Include: Leadership & Administration for Student Life: 50% Fiscal Management: 20% Strategic Planning: 15% Supervision: 10% Other Duties as Assigned: 5% Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Additional Requirements: Experience maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Able to travel, occasionally overnight, to other campus locations and to attend meetings, conferences, and other site locations. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the development and maintenance of community partnerships Demonstrated effective leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain harmonious working relationships. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines. Ability to work with diverse students, faculty/staff, and community members. Additional Information: This is a full time (100 % FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2027 . Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $6,255.82 | 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. 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 . Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship About Department & Campus : https://spokane.wsu.edu/studentaffairs/   Area/College: Washington State University (WSU) Spokane Department Name: Student Affairs Location: Spokane, WA 99202 Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter 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. 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