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Washington State University Director, Orientation and Transition Programs in Pullman, Washington
Director, Orientation and Transition Programs
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, 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 Pullman's 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 day-of 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 university's enrollment, retention, and student success goals. You will also play a key role in shaping components of the recruitment cycle by overseeing aspects of new-student 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 resources. In 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 cross-unit partnerships and identify new opportunities that enhance the university's overall onboarding process. Through this collaboration, you will help ensure alignment with institutional enrollment objectives and create a coordinated, student-centered 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: $6,733 - $10,533 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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