Northeast Washington Regional Director

Washington State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Northeast (NE) Washington Region includes the Colville Federally-Recognized Tribal Extension Office and the counties of Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens, an area characterized by tribal lands, forested landscapes, agricultural valleys, and a mix of rural and urban communities. This region presents a broad span of needs and opportunities, from forest- and rangeland-based economies to agricultural and natural resource activities, and from Spokane’s urban center to smaller communities throughout the region. In this region, Washington State University (WSU) Extension maintains strong partnerships with tribal governments, county leaders, natural resource agencies, educational institutions, including WSU Spokane campus, producers, and community organizations. The Northeast Region offers a dynamic environment for supporting Extension programming across agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, community and economic development, and family and consumer sciences. Regional leadership requires the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and respond to the varied priorities of communities that differ in geography, population, and local context. As the Regional Director for Washington State University (WSU) Extension, you will work in partnership to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and collaborative engagement across multiple county offices within your assigned region. In this role, you will ensure alignment with WSU Extension’s mission, vision, and goals; foster strong partnerships with local and tribal governments and other stakeholders; and support a cohesive, effective team of Extension professionals. You will also play a key role in guiding program development, ensuring fiscal and operational compliance, and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence in service to communities. To be successful in this position, you are expected to reside in, or in a location contiguous to, the defined region to accommodate regular (weekly) travel within the region. Your home office location will be within the region at a site to be negotiated with you as the selected candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience
• At least three (3) years of managerial experience
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and quickly learn university policies, principles, and procedures
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including staff, faculty, and community partners
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with experience in supervising teams, developing programs and services, and managing departmental budgets
• Skilled in strategic planning and policy development, with a track record of executing short- and long-term initiatives
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment while working both independently and as part of a team
• Willing and able to travel frequently throughout the region and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional overnight trips
• Expected to reside in, or in a location contiguous to, the defined region

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in Extension or or institution of higher education
• Master’s degree in relevant field

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and collaborative engagement across multiple county offices within your assigned region
• Ensure alignment with WSU Extension’s mission, vision, and goals
• Foster strong partnerships with local and tribal governments and other stakeholders
• Support a cohesive, effective team of Extension professionals
• Play a key role in guiding program development
• Ensure fiscal and operational compliance
• Foster an environment of innovation and excellence in service to communities

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees