Principal Assistant

Available Title(s):

1113-NN_ADMINPRO - Principal Assistant

Business Title:

Principal Assistant

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This position provides comprehensive administrative, operational and fiscal support to the Director of Public Safety, Finance and Administration, Public Services. The position exercises independent judgment and discretion in their work and has delegated authority to make commitments. Manage the day-to-day administrative functions such as development and management of operational budgets, prepare/provide fiscal analysis, grants and contracts, property inventory; resource management, independently interpret and advise personnel in regards to departmental, state, federal, university regulations and policies as well as Collective Bargaining Unit Agreements. Duties include but are not limited to communications, employee recruitment, position control, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, travel and financial activities for reporting units, managing social media accounts.

To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $10,000. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu) .

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.

• Experience in payroll processing and personnel time reporting systems.

• Experience monitoring, planning, and forecasting budgets.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to interpret, develop, and implement policies and procedures.

• Skilled in organizing, planning, and prioritizing multiple high priority tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a public safety environment.

• Experience working with and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience managing social media accounts.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Police Department

Department Name: WSU Police Department

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: WSU POLICE | Washington State University

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $5,808.00 | 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 .  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%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Wednesday, March 13, 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. 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

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] .