Graduate Administrative Assistant 2

Graduate Administrative Assistant 2

The Opportunity:

As the Graduate Administrative Assistant 2, you will report to the Operations Manager and serve as the primary point of contact for the Advanced Practice and Nursing and Systems Science Departments in the College of Nursing. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the department chair, coordinate departmental programs, and serve as a liaison between the chair and faculty. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the chair, program directors, and the operations manager to fulfill a broad range of responsibilities.

In this role, you will exercise delegated authority to coordinate and provide administrative and staff support services during the absence of a supervisor, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

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

This position works on-site the WSU Spokane campus.

Monthly Salary: $3,738 to $4,980 (Steps A-M) | Range 41 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step.

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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of clerical, office or administrative experience; OR one (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Experience preparing correspondence, reports, and/or presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and events.
• Demonstrated experience effectively handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated experience providing exemplary customer service.
• Strong computer skills including familiarity and comfort with using Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint as well as Google Docs.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse clientele.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups.
• Willingness and ability to take on new assignments and learn new skills as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing schedules and travel arrangements.
• Experience working in an academic environment.
• Previous experience at Washington State University.
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management System.
• Five years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding FERPA.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: Washington State University | College of Nursing Department Name: Operations Unit Location: Spokane, WA 99202

This position has been designated 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 university 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 process, contact Human Resource Services.