Administrative Assistant 3

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Holiday pay

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Training & development

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 to provide high-level support to the Senior Associate Vice Provost and executive leaders within Student Affairs. You will manage complex processes that support assessment initiatives, donor relations, personnel administration, and event logistics.

This full-time, in-person role offers a stable career path, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to campus-wide initiatives while working under general

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of clerical, office or administrative experience.
• Associate degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with office software including databases, spreadsheets, word processing and presentations.
• Experience with personnel administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level administrative support to the Senior Associate Vice Provost and executive leaders.
• Manage complex systems and processes that support assessment initiatives, fundraising, personnel functions and event logistics.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Adaptability to university policies

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in business/public administration

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Presentation tools

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 20, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 105G-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 3

Business Title: Administrative Assistant 3

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details: The Opportunity:

As the Administrative Assistant 3 for Student Affairs , you will work under general supervision and independently perform professional-level administrative assignments that support the Senior Associate Vice Provost and other executive leaders within the Division of Student Affairs. In this role, you will manage complex systems and processes that support assessment initiatives, fundraising efforts, administrative personnel functions, and event logistics.

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 $2,500.00 . 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) .

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary:

$4,004 to $5,376 | Range 44 | Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .

Benefits

• 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
• employee tuition waiver.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of clerical, office or administrative experience. OR An Associate's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience. AND One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 or two years as an Administrative Assistant 1. OR Equivalent education/experience.
• Computer software skills, including the ability to use office software, such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation tools, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of policies and procedures in a complex academic institution or similar complex organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and occasional weekends.
• Experience in handling personnel administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with students and families in administrative settings.
• Experience working with donors, donor records, and institutional alumni.

About Department: https://studentaffairs.wsu.edu/

Area/College: Student Affairs Department Name: Office of the Vice Provost Location: Pullman, WA

This position is a fully in-person position located on the Pullman campus.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Time Type: Full time

Position Term: 12 Month Washington