Director, Student Success and Wellness

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

July 29, 2026

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

Available Title(s):

1155-NN_ADMINPRO - Director, 1155-YN_ADMINPRO - Director

Business Title:

Director, Student Success and Wellness

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Director, Student Success and Wellness, you will be responsible to plan, implement, direct and assess operations of the WSU Spokane Division of Student Affairs that include academic support including student learning, writing, advising, and peer tutoring; counseling services; health and wellness services; and student accommodation and disability support services. Accountable for allocation of resources including fiscal management, personnel management, and program results. Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion related to institutional policies regarding accommodation processes, health services, assessment, and student data. Act with delegated authority to make commitments that affect department operations, including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of administrative professional, civil service and temporary staff; development and implementation of short- and long-term goals. Represent Division of Student Affairs leadership within the campus, the university, and in the community.

Designated as the second in charge, following the Executive Director. First in line to direct, applying delegated authority, overall management operations of the Student Affairs Division, supervising the variety of functions of the Student Affairs teams in the absence of the Executive Director.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 40% Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• 30% Student Support Programs

• 15% Supervision & Organizational Management

• 10% Financial Management

• 5% Other duties as required

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. 

Monthly Salary: $6,012.09 - $7,359.50 | 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 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 year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s 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 in student services or working in higher education.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience working successfully with diverse populations.

• Experience using various computer software, i.e. word processing, database, spreadsheets, electronic mail, etc.

• Supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in relevant field.

• Experience working with student records systems.

• Experience working in disability support services.

• Experience overseeing health and wellness initiatives or counseling services.

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/