Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 19, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1204-NN_ADMINPRO - Program Administrative Manager, 1204-YN_ADMINPRO - Program Administrative Manager
Business Title:
Culver Hospitality Relations Manager
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about student success and ready to lead a high-impact engagement program?
As theCulver Hospitality Relations Managerfor the School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM),youwill take the lead in shaping the student experience—connecting students with professionals, faculty, and alumni to support their academic and career goals.Youwill manage all aspects of the program, from strategic planning and resource allocation to building partnerships that enhance student development and placement.
In this role,youwill design and implement initiatives that help students meet their 1000/400-hour work experience requirement, strengthen professional skills, and increase engagement across the SHBM community.Youwill also play a key role in student recruitment and donor relations, helping grow financial support and expand opportunities for students.
To succeed,youwill need to exercise independent judgment, make strategic decisions, and manage commitments—both financial and non-financial—that directly impact the School. Ifyouthrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we encourageyouto apply.
Additional Information:
This is a full (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2028. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $4,062 - $5,500 | 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:
A Bachelor’s degree in a program-related area and four (4) years of progressively responsible work in the program specialty, which has included at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience with entry-level advising and Hospitality employment industry standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, work weekends, and work after regular business hours.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM7.10and departmental driving standards.
Experience with event planning and coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with the job market and employers in the greater Seattle area.
Coordinating career fairs, workshops, or employer engagement events.
Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with employers, alumni, and community organizations
Experience working with diverse populations, including students, alumni, and professionals at various stages of their careers
Work experiences that demonstrate strong public speaking skills and the development and delivery of engaging and informative presentations.
Work experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and work in a collaborative team environment.
Familiarity with student-led, alumni-led and faculty-led activities.
Experience in a professional hospitality environment and program development
Experience in strategic planning, formulation, design, implementation, and tracking.
Experience creating/auditing administrative procedures and internal controls.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://business.wsu.edu/
Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: School of Hospitality Business Management
Location: Pullman Campus
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.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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