"Administrative Services Operations Specialist"

Administrative Services Operations Specialist

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: April 6, 2026

Available Title(s): 1113-YN_ADMINPRO - Principal Assistant

Business Title: Administrative Services Operations Specialist

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity: As the Administrative Services Operations Specialist you will provide executive-level administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the Presidential Units, managing budgets, supervising hourly staff, and handling confidential matters with professionalism and discretion. Under the direction of the Director of Administrative Services, you will ensure that financial and administrative practices align with strategic objectives and serve as a key liaison between the President's Office and administrative leadership to support effective communication and organizational coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Administrative Support.
• Operational Coordination & Problem Solving.
• Policy, Communication, and Confidential Project Management.
• Fiscal Management & Financial Processing.
• Staffing Support.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $5,640 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

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.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Experience working in an environment requiring confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience working within a high-level administrative unit.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Familiarity with Washington State University operations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and technical skills and abilities with computers and video conferencing equipment.
• Knowledge of or experience with Workday.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://president.wsu.edu/

Area/College: Presidential Units

Department Name: Office of the President

Location: Pullman, Washington 99164

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

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.