Serve as the principal assistant to the Director and Associate Director in matters related to the operations of the Department including a variety of complex projects and confidential issues. Must exercise independent judgment and discretion in work directly related to management policies or department business operations. Will have delegated authority to make commitments that affect the department operations. May represent the Directors in meetings when necessary. At the direction of the Directors, will serve as the primary point of contact for the department on complex and confidential issues. This position also provides oversight of operational activities including processing payroll/travel and providing administrative and advisory support to the University Parking and Transportation Task Force, Transit Advisory Group, and other Transportation Committees. In collaboration with management, will serve and the lead on developing departmental policies/procedures, and planning activities requiring advanced or specialized knowledge and skills.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with the WSU parking system.
Knowledge and experience with Workday
Additional Information
Area/College:
Finance and Administration
Department Name
Transportation Services
City, State, Zip
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link
https://transportation.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary
$4,508.70 - $5,635.87 | 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility
Overtime Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date
Applications must have their completed applications submitted by Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Higher Education
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