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Founded in 1888 in a vibrant port city in the Pacific Northwest, the University of Puget Sound is an independent, residential, and predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college, with graduate programs in education and health sciences. Our beautiful 97-acre campus supports connection with the world it serves, from the tide flats of Tacoma to the Pacific Rim and beyond.

A Puget Sound education is rooted in an inspiring confluence of histories and cultures and ideas, and centered on our 2,600 students who are open-minded, outward-reaching, and passionate about putting their educations to work. Guided by our motto To the Heights, we seek to educate the whole person, and to give each student space to discover and room to rise to meet new challenges both locally and globally.

Our faculty challenge and support each student individually as they grow into broadly and deeply educated lifelong learners, prepared to become the world’s next generation of exceptional leaders. Perhaps that’s why the Princeton Review called out our faculty-student interaction as one of the best in the nation, and we are designated as one of only 40 Colleges That Change Lives.

Puget Sound offers a small community of independent thinkers, a launch pad for adventurers, and an incubator for entrepreneurs. We are makers, shakers, and doers—and we never stop learning.


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Jun 06, 2026
Full time
Outreach & Prevention Coordinator
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Outreach & Prevention Coordinator University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8854 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: Full-time, permanent appointment. Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse, the CHWS Outreach & Prevention Coordinator will support the health and wellness of students through assisting in development, implementation, and promotion of educational programs related to student wellbeing such as: mental health, physical health, harm reduction, and prevention-related topics including substance misuse...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Campus Safety Officer
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Campus Safety Officer University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8850 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Graveyard shift. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: Campus Safety Officers work collaboratively with Security Services team members and others to promote a safe environment and protect the welfare of Puget Sound students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. They perform a variety of tasks that assure and enhance the safety of the Puget Sound campus and its members. Campus Safety Officers patrol campus; monitor the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds;...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Operations Manager University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8849 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The operations manager in the School of Music manages the School of Music office in a variety of functions. This role performs a wide range of complex duties in support of the Director, department faculty, students and staff members, and serves as liaison to offices and departments on campus. These include: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Operations Facilitate affiliate artist faculty payroll, monitor...
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Admission Operations Specialist
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Admission Operations Specialist University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8852 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is hybrid eligible (minimum of 3 days on-site) after a successful evaluation period. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The Admission Operations Specialist (AOS) is responsible for day-to-day processing of prospective student data and incoming communications, such as email, phone, and mail. They maintain data input best practices and quality/standards, provide exceptional customer service to students, families, and internal constituents, and learn/maintain expert knowledge in...
May 23, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Affiliate Artist in Applied Oboe
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound Affiliate Artist in Applied Oboe Job ID: 8842 Location: School of Music Full/Part Time: Part Time Regular/Tempoary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Part-time (0.5 FTE) position. This is a one-year appointment, renewable based on satisfactory performance, student enrollment, and the needs of the School of Music. Position Summary: The School of Music at the University of Puget Sound invites applications for the position of Affiliate Artist in Applied Oboe beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach weekly private applied lessons to undergraduate students majoring or minoring in music, as well as students majoring in other disciplines. Responsibilities:   Responsibilities include teaching 15 lessons per semester, participating in end-of-semester juries, and offering periodic studio classes or other activities that support the development of the oboe studio. Opportunities may arise to...
May 12, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Assistant Director, Center for Writing and Learning
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Assistant Director, Center for Writing and Learning University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8821 Location: Full/Part Time: Part Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, part-time (.92 FTE) position. Full time schedule during the academic year, transitions to reduced hours during the summer. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The Assistant Director manages day-to-day operations in the Center for Writing and Learning (CWL), in person. The Assistant Director supports student academic achievement at the University of Puget Sound by supervising the Center's office assistants, peer academic consultants, and co-readers; and working...
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Admission Counselor
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Admission Counselor University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8703 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The Admission Counselor serves as a representative of University of Puget Sound by engaging prospective students and their families in the enrollment process including outreach, recruitment, admission, and enrollment. As a member of the Admission team, this position plays a critical role in supporting and advancing efforts to meet University enrollment goals.   Using a territory management model, the Admission...
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Summer Academic Challenge Teacher
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Summer Academic Challenge Teacher University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8623 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: Access Programs' Summer Academic Challenge (SAC) is a four-week innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) enrichment program serving low income, first generation in college, and students of color primarily from Tacoma Public Schools and greater. Pierce County. Students arrive on June 25, 2026 and finish the program on July 22, 2026.   Teachers must have experience and enjoy...
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Director of Annual Giving
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Director of Annual Giving University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8563 Location: Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Staff Posting Details Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is hybrid eligible (minimum of 3 days on-site) after a successful evaluation period. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: University of Puget Sound seeks an experienced professional to lead and grow programs responsible for raising $2m+ annually in unrestricted giving. As a key leader in the University Relations division and the Constituent Relations cohort (which includes Annual Giving, Alumni & Parent Relations, and Prospect & Information Management), the Director of Annual...
May 14, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Temporary HR Office Coordinator
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Temporary HR Office Coordinator University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8822 Location: Full/Part Time: Part Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Staff Posting Details Appointment: Temporary, part-time (0.8 FTE) position. Anticipated to last from July 1 through December 2026. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: At the University of Puget Sound, we believe that every interaction matters. Our Human Resources office is often the first stop for faculty and staff seeking support, and we strive to make that experience welcoming, professional, and inclusive. We're seeking a temporary HR Office Coordinator who brings strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving,...
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Athletics Advancement Officer
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Athletics Advancement Officer University of Puget Sound Job ID: 8793 Location: Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary:   Staff Posting Details Appointment: Temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. This position is anticipated to last up to 18 months. Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is hybrid eligible (minimum of 3 days on-site) after a successful evaluation period. Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position Summary: The Athletics Advancement Officer is responsible for planning, managing, and executing corporate fundraising activities in support of Logger Athletics. This role oversees corporate partnerships and targeted fundraising efforts in support of the university's athletics programs. The position plays a central...