Administrative Assistant 3 - Dean's Office

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The Opportunity:

As the Administrative Assistant 3, you will independently perform a variety of complex administrative projects and assignments in support of the Carson College of Business and the Dean’s Office. You will make independent decisions regarding office and workroom management, and organize, coordinate, and implement all administrative services in the unit.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: preparing reports; preparing, reviewing, verifying, and processing fiscal documents and/or financial records; composing correspondence and responses to frequent requests for information; establishing manual or electronic record-keeping/filing systems and/or data base files; and responding to inquiries requiring substantive knowledge of office/departmental policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Demonstrated customer service experience.

• Excellent editorial/proofreading skills with experience in word processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt and be flexible in changing environment.

• Strong computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience using computer software to manage multiple electronic calendars and schedule appointments/meetings.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: Carson College of Business: Dean's Office
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: Carson College of Business Webpage and Dean's Webpage
Monthly Salary: Range 40 | $3,376 - $4,497 (Step A - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

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WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.