Southwest Washington Regional Director

Southwest Washington Regional Director

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on May 13, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Southwest Washington Region includes Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties. The region has diverse communities and economies, offering a dynamic environment for support of Extension programming across agriculture, natural resources, 4‑H youth development, community and economic development, and family and consumer sciences. The Regional Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and collaborative engagement across multiple county offices within the assigned region.

The director ensures alignment with WSU Extension’s mission, vision, and goals; fosters partnerships with local and tribal governments; supports an effective team of Extension professionals; guides program development; ensures fiscal and operational compliance; and fosters innovation and excellence in service to communities.

Residency within the region is required to accommodate regular weekly travel.

Full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Monthly salary range: $6,252.57 – $9,000.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including at least three years of managerial experience. Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis; a Master’s degree may substitute up to one year of required experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and learn university policies, principles, and procedures quickly.
• 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.

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

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

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