Administrative Assistant 3 - Child Nutrition Services

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Mobile/telework options

Infant at Work Program

Job summary

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) invites applications for an Administrative Assistant 3 in the Child Nutrition Services division, based in Olympia. This full-time position currently operates with on-site onboarding five days a week and a hybrid schedule thereafter, including at least three days in the office and up to two telework days.

Compensation ranges from $48,048 to $64,512 annually, with benefits described in OSPI's employee programs.

Job description

GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrative Assistant 3 – Child Nutrition Services

$48,048 – $64,512 annually

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Recruitment closes October 2,2026

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill an Administrative Assistant 3 in our Child Nutrition Services division. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. During onboarding you will be required to be in-person five (5) days a week. After onboarding, this position requires at least 3 days a week in off ice and up to 2 telework days. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state‑tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long‑term values of newborns and infant‑parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and