Director of Academic Success & Career Center | Office of the Provost (Pullman, WA) at Washington State University

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 11, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1155-YN_ADMINPRO - Director Business Title: Director of Academic Success & Career Center | Office of the Provost (Pullman, WA) Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details: The Opportunity: Washington State University's Office of the Provost invites applications for a Director of the Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC) . In this role you will provide strategic leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for university-wide student success, academic advising, career development, and retention initiatives. As Director of the ASCC you will be responsible for the management of ASCC operations, personnel, budgets, programs, services, and resources, while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA) goals. You will lead the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of student success programs and services; supervises professional and student staff; oversees fiscal planning and resource allocation; and fosters collaborative partnerships across the university and with external stakeholders. You will promote data-informed decision making, inclusive and equitable student support practices, professional development for advising and student success professionals, and innovative strategies that enhance student engagement, persistence, career readiness, and overall student success. As Director you will also serves as the primary representative of ASCC on university, divisional, and professional committees and is accountable for achieving departmental outcomes and advancing the university’s mission. Areas of responsibilities breakdown: Administration and Leadership - 50% Advising Administration and Leadership - 25% Fiscal Oversight and Management of ASCC budgets -15% Other duties assigned -10%. Additional Information: This is a full time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,942.00 - $7,567.00 | 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 Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: 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 supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff. Experience in advising, career development, or counseling. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience in public speaking and presentations. Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership, including the ability to work independently. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to solve problems in a dynamic work environment. De