Administrative Assistant 2 - Washington State University : Job Details

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:February 3, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.Available Title(s):105F-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 2Business Title:Administrative Assistant 2Employee Type:ClassifiedPosition Details:Summary of Duties:As a Administrative Assistant 2 you will assist the Finance and Budget Manager for the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences in all aspects of performing technical and fiscal analysis and financial reporting including analysis, planning, interpreting and review of fiscal operations . Under general direction 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.Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience in Online Position Description & Recruitment System(OPDRS) Personnel and Payroll Workday applications.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures (BPPM).
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.
• Ability to multi-task and move proficiently from task to task.

Additional Information:Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource SciencesDepartment Name: Crop and Soil SciencesCity, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-6420Department Link: Department of Crop and Soil ScienceMonthly Salary: $3,239 to $4,299 | Range 37 Steps A-M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation. .Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligibleFTE: 100%This is a Permanent PositionBackground 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. Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/CV section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Time Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.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 process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-###-#### (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-###-####; TDD Callers: 1-800-###-####, 509-###-####(f), or [email protected].Notice of Non-DiscriminationWSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.