WSU

WSU

Assistant Director

Pullman, WA · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • These educational facilities are particularly important for hands-on student experiences via HORT courses and horticulture-aligned student clubs (Horticulture Club and HORTA - Horticulture Alliance).
  • In this role, you will play a critical leadership role in supporting academic programs by integrating facility operations with instructional goals, student engagement, faculty collaboration, and workforce development.
  • You will exercise independent judgment and discretion related to operational planning, budget management, staffing, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

  • These facilities also support research, outreach, and community engagement activities.
  • You will perform and oversee the maintenance and repair of greenhouses, orchards and nurseries, and display gardens.

Requirements

  • Washington Public Operator Pesticide License or the ability to obtain one within 6-months of hire.
  • Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
  • Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.
  • All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative setting with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of greenhouse climate control systems, orchard and nursery production, and sustainable farm management.
  • Experience engaging students or supporting academic instruction in hands-on environments.
  • Experience coordinating or supporting outreach, research trials, and community engagement programs.
  • About Department/College/Area/ Campus - horticulture.wsu.edu
  • Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
  • Department Name: Horticulture
  • Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

Compensation

  • In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.

Benefits

  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave
  • medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
  • deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
  • and employee tuition waiver.
  • For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
  • You will coordinate the use of the facilities for research, extension, student clubs, and public events, ensuring optimal functionality, educational value, and alignment with university and departmental objectives.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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 unive

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