MBA Transformational Student Experience Manager

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking an MBA Transformational Student Experience Manager to drive strategic development of co-curricular and experiential programs for the Carson College of Business MBA offerings.

The role partners with faculty, alumni, employers and external providers to deliver high-impact student experiences, measure outcomes and support professional development for enrolled MBA students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3 years of professional student services experience.
• Experience planning student-facing events or programs to achieve outcomes.
• Experience in career services, employment services, or corporate engagement activities.
• Strong skills with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook; Copilot.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to interpret academic rules and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance co-curricular and extracurricular MBA experiences.
• Assess market trends and student needs; design innovative programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate resources, establish procedures, and oversee program delivery.
• Develop metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and student impact.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3 years experience

Event planning

Career services

Microsoft Office

Copilot

Oral and written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree as substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on

September 20, 2026

Available Title(s)

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title

MBA Transformational Student Experience Manager

Employee Type

Admin. Professional

Position Details

The MBA Transformational Student Experience Manager is responsible for strategic development, management and continuous enhancement of the co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that enrich the value proposition of the Carson College of Business MBA programs. This role ensures that transformational learning opportunities complement academic programs, strengthen student engagement, support professional development and contribute to positive student and alumni experience.

Responsibilities include assessing market trends and student needs; designing and implementing innovative programs and initiatives; securing and coordinating resources; establishing operational procedures and practices; overseeing program delivery; and developing metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and student impact. The position is responsible for measuring, analyzing and communicating the success of transformational student experiences for enrolled MBA students.

The manager collaborates extensively across functional areas within the office of Graduate and Online Programs and partners with faculty, alumni, employers, service providers, university and community partners to deliver high-impact experiences that enhance student success and program competitiveness.

Additional Information

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

Monthly Salary

$4,062 - $6,092

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.

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.
• Demonstrated experience planning student facing events, student programs, or industry events that lead to specific goals and outcomes.
• Previous experience providing career services, employment services, or corporate engagement activities.
• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, Copilot.
• Outstanding oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying academic rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, programs and timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Previous experience providing student services, career services, veteran support, or student affairs at Washington State University or other higher education institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-campus system with academic partners.
• Experience building organizational relationships and managing diverse stakeholder needs.
• Previous experience collecting, interpreting, presenting data and making recommendations to evaluate program efficacy.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

business.wsu.edu

Area/College

Carson College of Business

Department Name

Professional and Undergraduate Programs

Location

Pullman, WA

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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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