Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 5, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager
Business Title:
Writing Center Director
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Writing Center Director you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, training, and development of the Undergraduate and Graduate Writing Centers at WSU. While under the direction of the Writing Program Director, you will play a central role in managing programs that support student writing success, including supervising student employees, coordinating writing support initiatives, and maintaining operational logistics and assessment practices. Your role is crucial in enhancing student writing skills and fostering collaboration across various university departments. Dr. Angela Mitchell is happy to take questions about the position details and search process at: [email protected].
Work schedule is required to be in person on the WSU Pullman, WA, campus, 5 days per week (Monday – Friday) and an opportunity for a hybrid schedule during the summer months.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative and Operations: 35%
Staff Supervision and Program Coordination: 30%
Instruction and Training: 20%
Assessment, Outreach and Professional Engagement: 10%
Other Duties as Assigned: 5%
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $6,943.00 | Commesurate 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
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 relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Master’s degree and one year of experience in teaching, academic support, writing centers, or student services.
Demonstrated experience in mentoring, tutoring, or teaching.
Experience supervising or managing student employees or teams.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD degree in Writing Studies, Rhetoric/Composition, English, Education, or related field.
Experience teaching or working in higher education writing centers or learning commons.
Familiarity with writing center theory, peer tutoring, and multilingual student support.
Experience with educational technology platforms, including WCOnline, Canvas, or Zoom.
About WSU Writing Center: The WSU Writing Program is a member ofDAESA, the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement, under theOffice of the Provost. We provide support to all members of the WSU community as they learn, tutor, and teach writing. For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.
Area/College: Office of the Provost | Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA)
Department Name: University Writing Center
Location: WSU 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
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.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].
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