Principal Assistant

Available Title(s):1113-YN_ADMINPRO - Principal AssistantBusiness Title:Principal AssistantEmployee Type:Admin. ProfessionalTime Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:Summary of Duties:The Principal Assistant position serves as the principal advisor to the Chair of the Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles (AMDT) and serves as the primary contact for operational and administrative activities for the Department. This position is responsible to provide administrative, managerial, fiscal, personnel, and leadership for staff support, including delegated authority to make commitments affecting the management and operations. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment and decision-making in handling complex and confidential issues, based a broad knowledge of WSU policies and procedures.Required Qualifications:• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible management work experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Demonstrated knowledge and skill proficiency of financial, administrative systems or similar systems.Preferred Qualifications:• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel Word, PowerPoint), Workday,• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures.Additional Information:Area/College:College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)Department Name:Apparel, Merchandising, Design and TextilesCity, State, Zip:Pullman, WA 99164Department Link:https://amdt.wsu.edu/Monthly Salary:$4,508.00 - $5,250.00 | Zone 1, Grade 5In 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdfFind total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.FTE:100%This is a Permanent position.Posting Close Date:Applicants must submit their completed application by August 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.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.Application Instructions:Applicants must upload the following required documents to their 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:1) Cover Letter2) Resume3)Contact information for three (3) referencesWASHINGTON 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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.