"Director-Employee Belonging, Development, & Leadership"

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Director-Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership

The Director of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership serves as a strategic leader dedicated to cultivating a thriving and culture of continuous improvement and continuous learning. This role will be responsible for overseeing leadership development, employee training, onboarding, employee engagement, and satisfaction. The Director will guide initiatives that ensure fair, transparent recruitment and selection processes, promote workplace policies aligned with EWU values, and advance a culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to grow. This position will be guided by the strategic plan adopted by EWU.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $99,034 (minimum) up to $117,650. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership & Vision (15%)

• 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.

Organizational & Leadership Development (30%)

• 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.

Employee Engagement & Satisfaction (30%)

• 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.

Policy & Practice Alignment (15%)

• 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.

Data, Assessment & Reporting (10%)

• Track and report progress on training, leadership, and engagement initiatives.
• Use data to inform strategy and drive accountability.

Conditions of Employment

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Salary Information

The salary for this position is $99,034 (minimum) up to $117,650...

Posting Date: 12/12/2025
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Screening to Begin: 01/12/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below...

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14272