Administrative Assistant

Job Final date to receive applications

Online applications must be received before 11:59 pm on 15 March 2026.

105F-_NPS — Administrative Assistant 2

Administrative Assistant 2

Classified

As an Administrative Assistant 2 for the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
, you will assist the Finance and Budget Manager in all aspects of performing technical and fiscal analysis and financial reporting including analysis, planning, interpreting and review of fiscal operations. Under general direction, you will perform a variety of fiscal support functions that pertain to personnel, faculty and staff and effect state, contracts, and grant funds for various agencies. You will establish and maintain a comprehensive fiscal record‑keeping system and coordinate diverse unit‑wide fiscal support with functions in payroll, travel, procurement and budget planning.

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

$3,665 to $4,882 | Range 41, Step 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.

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two years of clerical, office or administrative experience; OR One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1; OR Equivalent education/experience.

• Experience in OPDRS Personnel and Payroll Workday applications.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of Washington State University (WSU) University Policies and Procedures (UPPM).
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.
• Ability to multi‑task and move proficiently from task to task.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University serves the Land Grant tradition by offering nationally competitive undergraduate and graduate education programs, conducting fundamental and applied plant and soil research, and extending the science of our disciplines to serve the public.

College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Pullman, WA

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.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

External candidates: upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates): before starting your Workday application, please use these 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…