Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant 3

Final date to receive applications:
May 12, 2026

Job title:

Administrative Assistant 3 (105G-_NPS)

Business title:
Administrative Assistant 3

Employee type:
Classified

Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant 3 performs a variety of professional level assistant duties for the Office of Research (OR). This position provides support for key OR committees, purchasing, travel, financial monitoring/reconciliation, personnel processes, and daily reception.

Time allocation: 25% Office of Research Committee Support; 25% Financial/Budget Support; 25% Administrative Support; 15% Personnel Support; 10% Other.

This is a full time (100%) permanent position. Overtime eligible.

Monthly salary: $3,925 to $5,271 (Range 44, 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.

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, see the detailed Summary of Benefits and Total Compensation.)

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of clerical, office or administrative experience, OR an Associate's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience, AND one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 OR two years as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated computer experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated experience effectively handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team, interact with diverse groups of people in a positive and professional manner and maintain good working relationships.

• Demonstrated work experience arranging and reconciling business travel.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.
• Prior WSU work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research misconduct process and/or university compliance in general.
• Demonstrated experience using an electronic calendaring system.
• Experience in legal environment.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Pullman, WA. Department:
Finance & Administrative Team;
Area/College:
Office of Research.

Full time.

12 Month.

This position requires 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.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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.

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