EWU School of Business · 10 hours ago
Director-Employee Belonging, Development, & Leadership
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$99K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expEastern Washington University is a regional public university committed to providing an inclusive and transformative learning experience. They are seeking a Director of Employee Belonging, Development, & Leadership to oversee leadership development, employee training, onboarding, and engagement initiatives, ensuring a culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to grow.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
In collaboration with Vice President of People and Culture, serve as a senior advisor to university leadership on matters of staff development, organizational development, and employee engagement
Lead university-wide strategies, aligning them with leadership development, employee retention, and strategic planning initiatives
Champion and implement the EWU values across policies, practices, and programs to foster an open and inclusive work environment
Design and implement leadership development frameworks that build capacity for leadership development at all levels
Partner with campus leaders to identify, develop, and deliver professional development programs
Support managers and supervisors in cultivating a culture of learning, accountability, and growth
Lead campus-wide initiatives focused on increasing employee satisfaction, morale, and sense of belonging
Oversee employee climate surveys and engagement data and collaborate with units to develop and implement responsive action plans
Promote strategies that recognize employee contributions and encourage cross-functional collaboration
Review and recommend policies and practices to ensure alignment with EWU values
Facilitate policy development that supports an inclusive and transparent work environment
Establish metrics and reporting systems to monitor progress and accountability across departments
Track and report progress on training, leadership, and engagement initiatives
Use data to inform strategy and drive accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in higher education, organizational leadership, human resources, social justice, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility in employee, leadership, and/or organizational development
Experience designing and implementing leadership development or employee engagement strategies
Proven ability to lead change, build consensus, and work collaboratively across stakeholder groups
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills with a deep commitment to value-driven leadership
Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education, organizational leadership, human resources, social justice, or a related field
Experience in a higher education setting or similarly complex, decentralized environment
Familiarity with labor relations and shared governance models
Data literacy related to employee engagement and climate assessment tools
Training or certification in organizational development, facilitation, or inclusive leadership
Benefits
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members
Discounted EWU sports tickets
Full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee
Free transportation through STA buses
Company
EWU School of Business
The School of Business and Professional Accounting at Eastern Washington University offers excellent, affordable accredited undergraduate and graduate programs taught by qualified faculty who take a personal interest in each student's success.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase