MBA Transformational Student Experience Manager

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The Opportunity:

The MBA Transformational Student Experience Manager is responsible for strategic development, management and continuous enhancement of the co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that enrich the value proposition of the Carson College of Business MBA programs. This role ensures that transformational learning opportunities complement academic programs, strengthen student engagement, support professional development and contribute to positive student and alumni experience. 

Responsibilities include assessing market trends and student needs; designing and implementing innovative programs and initiatives; securing and coordinating resources; establishing operational procedures and practices; overseeing program delivery; and developing metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and student impact. The position is responsible for measuring, analyzing and communicating the success of transformational student experiences for enrolled MBA students. 

The manager collaborates extensively across functional areas within the office of Graduate and Online Programs and partners with faculty, alumni, employers, service providers, university and community partners to deliver high-impact experiences that enhance student success and program competitiveness. 

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$4,062 - $6,092 | 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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• Demonstrated experience planning student facing events, student programs, or industry events that lead to specific goals and outcomes.

• Previous experience providing career services, employment services, or corporate engagement activities.

• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, Copilot.

• Outstanding oral and written communication. 

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying academic rules, policies and procedures.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, programs and timelines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Previous experience providing student services, career services, veteran support, or student affairs at Washington State University or other higher education institutions.

• Demonstrated experience in a multi-campus system with academic partners.

• Experience building organizational relationships and managing diverse stakeholder needs. 

• Previous experience collecting, interpreting, presenting data and making recommendations to evaluate program efficacy.   

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus -

business.wsu.edu

Area/College:

Carson College of Business
 

Department Name:

Professional and Undergraduate Programs
 

Location:

Pullman, WA

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

• External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, 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 university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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