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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