Administrative Assistant III — Front Desk & Operations

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, WA, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 for the College of Business and Economics to support daily operations, serve as the front desk, and assist the Dean, Associate Dean, and Operations Manager. This is a full-time, in-person role.

The position supports college accreditation activities and coordinates with faculty, students, alumni, and donors while maintaining a welcoming office environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Three years of office/clerical, bookkeeping, accounting or general administrative work; education substitutes for experience year-for-year.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills on a PC; ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for day-to-day operations of the College of Business and Economics.
• Serve as a highly visible front desk contact for students, faculty, alumni and visitors.
• Support the Dean, Associate Dean, Operations Manager, Program Manager and other stakeholders; assist with accreditation processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Canva

Job description

Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, WA, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 for the College of Business and Economics to support daily operations, serve as the front desk, and assist the Dean, Associate Dean, and Operations Manager. This is a full-time, in-person role.

The position supports college accreditation activities and coordinates with faculty, students, alumni, and donors while maintaining a welcoming office environment.