Strategic Assistant Director, Orientation & Enrollment

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, seeks an Assistant Director in the Office of New Student Enrollment to lead planning and implementation of orientation programs and student services. You will oversee off-site orientation, parent/family programs, and first-year/transfer student initiatives, while guiding hiring and staff development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3 years in student services; a master’s degree may substitute for one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
• Annual compensation includes full-salary range with location-based adjustments; willingness to travel and work weekend/evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of designated programs within New Student Enrollment and Orientation.
• Oversee Off-Site Orientation Program Development & Management.
• Coordinate Parent and Family Programs.
• Support First-year and transfer Student Programs.
• Provide supervision and development for program staff and student workers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Experience with diverse populations

Presentations / group facilitation

Multitasking / deadlines

Flexible schedule

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Education/Experience substitutions

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, seeks an Assistant Director in the Office of New Student Enrollment to lead planning and implementation of orientation programs and student services. You will oversee off-site orientation, parent/family programs, and first-year/transfer student initiatives, while guiding hiring and staff development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3 years in student services; a master’s degree may substitute for one year.