Director of Administrative Services

Available Title(s):

1194-NN_ADMINPRO - Director - Administrative Services

Business Title:

Director of Administrative Services

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Administrative Services, you are responsible for the overall management of the financial, administrative and personnel support functions for The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. You will serve as a principle consultant and adviser to the Dean of the College on a wide range of fiscal, management and personnel related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field with an accounting emphasis and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and business management which has included supervisory and facilities management experience. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field and/or CPA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience working in an audit environment, identifying issues and implementing controls.

• Work in creating, editing, or reviewing contractual agreements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a college finance officer.

• Prior Experience in business setting at a college or University

• Knowledge and Experience with WSU business and financial systems

• Public broadcasting administration or accounting experience.

• Experience presenting information and data to large audiences.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name:

Murrow College of Communication

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

Murrow College

Monthly Salary:

$7,541.56 - $10,000.00 | 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  

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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Ineligible

FTE:

100%

Position Type:
This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Wednesday, June 5, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. 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. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• 
  Resume
  
• 
  Cover Letter
  

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

Internal candidates (current WSU employees), please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
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.

WASHINGTON 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 [email protected] .