Administrative Assistant

Overview

Administrative Assistant 2 for the Washington State University (WSU) Skagit County Extension Office in Burlington. You will be responsible for providing confidential assistance and budget development to the Skagit County Director. You will provide primary support related to confidential personnel issues, tenure and promotion; draft correspondence; attend meetings as a representative as requested; plan travel; and compile data for reports and presentations.

• 45% Administrative Support and Office Management
• 25% Fiscal Management
• 20% Supervision and Personnel and Position Activities
• 5% Office Support and Events
• 5% Other duties

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,665 - $4,882 | Range 41 Steps A-M. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified Staff and Total Compensation.

• One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field and two years of responsible office experience at the senior clerical level or higher.
• Clerical or office work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Graduate study may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule during the week depending upon job demands and to spend some nights and weekend days away from home.
• Be able to travel to WSU locations including outside the Skagit County.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field.

Skagit County

Area/College:
Washington State University (WSU) Extension

Department Name:
Ag & Natural Resources

City, State, Zip:
Burlington, WA 98233

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

External candidates should upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) should use the instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.

Full time

12 Month

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