Master of Business Administration; MBA Assistant Director

Central Washington University is recruiting an MBA Assistant Director to join our College of Business team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $49,833 - $63,122 annually plus the CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the  academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Rent Cafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more:
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The Role:

Under the direction of the Dean and MBA Program Director, the MBA Assistant Director provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations and strategic growth of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This role drives program performance through enrollment management, marketing, recruitment, advising coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The MBA Assistant Director fosters partnerships that enhance student success and elevate the program's reputation, ensuring all initiatives align with the University's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education, or related field.
• Experience with academic program management, operations, budgeting and administration.
• Experience using large, complex data/information systems (e.g., People Soft).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience fostering a supportive and effective workplace while working with students and/or colleagues to uphold institutional excellence.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, particularly with graduate programs.
• Experience developing and maintaining community and corporate partnerships.
• Strategic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with student engagement
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success.
• A record of promoting institutional excellence in the work environment.
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives and relevant societal issues into everyday…