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Assistant to Dean
Job in
Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, 99164, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Washington State University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 31, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1123- - Assistant To
Business
Title:
Assistant to the Dean
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Washington State University Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is hiring an Assistant to the Dean. In this position, you will serve as the confidential assistant to the Dean. You will participate as a member of the VCEA Dean's Leadership Team, providing input on policy and procedural matters.
Your role will manage and oversee daily operations of the Dean's Office, and you will serve as the primary point of contact between the Dean and internal and external constituencies. You will assist the Associate Deans, School Directors, Department Chairs, and other executive-level officials with requests involving sensitive and confidential information while also handling multiple incoming issues and concerns, as they arise, and managing a variety of administrative duties, faculty, and staff support issues.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE),
permanent position. This position is overtime-eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4,600 - $6,500 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or other relevant field AND five (5) years of managing administrative support experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to Word, Outlook, and One Drive.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve that considers alternatives and provides flexibility.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and events.
- Experience working in an academic environment.
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name:
Office of the Dean
Location:
Pullman, WA
Application Instructions: 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.
1) Resume
2) 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.
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.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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.
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…
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