Director, Orientation and Transition Programs

Pullman, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

February 15 2026

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

Available Title(s):

1155-NNADMINPRO - Director

Business Title:

Director Orientation and Transition Programs

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Orientation and Transition Programs for Enrollment at Washington State University you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for WSU Pullmans comprehensive orientation and transition initiatives. You will guide the vision and direction for spring orientation population-specific orientation programs summer and fall programs Week of Welcome and other key transition experiences that support new students and their families. Through extensive collaboration with academic and student service units you will help design and deliver welcoming cohesive and effective orientation experiences that promote student success from the very beginning.

You will work closely with the Assistant Directors of Orientation providing strategic direction while they oversee dayof implementation and operations. Together you will ensure seamless delivery of programs that reflect institutional priorities and best practices in student onboarding and transition.

In partnership with the AVP you will lead the development of new initiatives and the enhancement of existing programs that directly support the universitys enrollment retention and student success goals. You will also play a key role in shaping components of the recruitment cycle by overseeing aspects of newstudent onboarding and engagement.

You will manage fiscal planning and resource allocation including developing and overseeing orientation-related budgets approving travel and expenditures and ensuring responsible stewardship of addition you will strengthen and expand partnerships both on and off campus lead the development and execution of targeted communication strategies establish measurable goals and use data and assessment to inform continuous improvement.

As a leader you will directly supervise Assistant Directors and other support staff providing coaching guidance and professional development. You will also support the Assistant Directors in their supervision of up to 50 student staff members helping to shape robust training programs and contributing to the development of students staff and any associated university leadership or training courses.

Finally you will collaborate closely with Enrollment Management leadership to build and expand crossunit partnerships and identify new opportunities that enhance the universitys overall onboarding process. Through this collaboration you will help ensure alignment with institutional enrollment objectives and create a coordinated studentcentered experience from recruitment through transition and beyond.

Director will work with system orientation staff as needed.

Additional Information:

Posting Closing Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by February 15 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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

Monthly Salary: $6733 - $10533 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 candidates 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 Bachelors 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. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis. A Masters 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.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Budgetary experience.
Experience with data CRM technology and systematic reporting.
Experience with program planning and execution.
Experience presenting to large groups.
Proficient in Microsoft office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree preferably in student development higher education administration or related field.
Increasing levels of responsibility in higher education student facing roles.
Experience leading orientation and transition programs.
Experience with program assessment .
Experience with PeopleSoft and Slate CRM.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - WSU Admissions Washington State University Washington State University

Area/College: Enrollment
Department Name: Orientation and Transition Programs
Location: Pullman

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.

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: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .

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