Job Information
Washington State University Director of Strategic Initiatives in Pullman, Washington
Director of Strategic Initiatives
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-NN_ADMINPRO - Director
Business Title:
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Director of Strategic Initiatives to the Dean of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), you serve as a trusted advisor, strategist, and integrator who ensures the College operates efficiently and effectively in pursuit of its mission. You will bridge strategic priorities with operational execution, helping CAHNRS deliver transformative teaching, research, and Extension programs that serve the people, industries, and communities of Washington State and beyond.
In this role, you act as the Dean's principal advisor, strategic partner, and operational leader, reporting directly to the Dean and providing high-level support in advancing CAHNRS's mission statewide and beyond.
As a key member of the leadership team, you collaborate closely with associate and assistant deans, department chairs, directors, faculty, and university partners to implement the Dean's strategic vision and support initiatives that promote excellence in academics, research, Extension, outreach, and organizational effectiveness. You represent the Dean to internal and external stakeholders, facilitate coordination across administrative and academic units, and ensure that priorities and initiatives are executed effectively.
In doing so, you exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage complex issues with professionalism and integrity. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the land-grant mission, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences. You will operate in a fast-paced, multifaceted academic environment, balancing multiple priorities with attention to detail, and may occasionally travel within Washington State or work evenings and weekends as needed.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.
Monthly Salary: $9,342.00 - $14,917.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preference for business administration, public administration, higher education administration, or agricultural