VCEA Personnel Assistant

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 7, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

105G-_NPS - Administrative Assistant 3

VCEA Personnel Assistant

Classified

The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) supports innovative education, research, and industry partnerships that prepare students to solve complex real-world challenges. The Person nel Assistant plays a key role within the Dean’s Office, providing administrative support that helps advance college operations, development activities, personnel processes, and special initiatives.

As the Personnel Assistant in the VCEA Dean's office, you will provide professional-level support to the Director of Administrative Services. You will help ensure the efficient operation of the Dean’s Office by coordinating projects, supporting personnel activities, and contributing to initiatives that serve faculty, staff, students, donors, and external partners.

In this role, you will provide support to the VCEA by coordinating personnel actions, recruitment and onboarding activities, payroll and timekeeping processes, and position management functions. You will serve as a key resource for managers and employees on employment procedures, university policies, and Workday transactions. Additionally, you will ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of personnel records, payroll data, position information, and employment documentation while supporting workforce planning, employee development, and organizational objectives.

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

$4,004 to $5,376 | Range 44 (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 three (3) 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 (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 or two (2) years as an Administrative Assistant 1, OR equivalent education/experience.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience.
• Experience maintaining hardcopy and electronic records/files.

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

At the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, we turn big ideas turn into real-world impact. Founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and transformation, the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is a world leader in providing solutions to societal grand challenges and preparing “work-ready, day-one” graduates.

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