"Extension Office Manager"

Extension Office Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: December 29, 2025

Available Title(s): 105F-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 2

Business Title: Extension Office Manager

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Spokane County Extension Office Manager, you provide essential administrative and operational support, including front desk reception, managing communications, scheduling, coordinating office supplies, and handling facility requests. You also oversee building security, offer basic tech support, assist with program logistics (such as volunteer coordination and class materials), support sales activities, and manage mail and deliveries.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 40% Front Desk Communication
• 20% Scheduling and Office Coordination
• 15% Program and Sales Support
• 10% Technology and Reporting
• 10% Building Security
• 5% Other duties

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,665 - $4,882 | Range 41 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.

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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field and two years of responsible office experience at the senior clerical level or higher. Clerical or office work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Graduate study may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Ability to travel within assigned counties.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Spokane County Extension Website

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), Extension

Department Name: Youth and Families

Location: Spokane County Extension

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.