VCEA Personnel Assistant

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The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) supports innovative education research and industry partnerships that prepare students to solve complex real-world challenges. The Personnel Assistant plays a key role within the Deans Office providing administrative support that helps advance college operations development activities personnel processes and special initiatives.

As the Personnel Assistant in the VCEA Deans office you will provide professional-level support to the Director of Administrative Services. You will help ensure the efficient operation of the Deans Office by coordinating projects supporting personnel activities and contributing to initiatives that serve faculty staff students donors and external partners.

In this role you will provide support to the VCEA by coordinating personnel actions recruitment and onboarding activities payroll and timekeeping processes and position management functions. You will serve as a key resource for managers and employees on employment procedures university policies and Workday transactions. Additionally you will ensure the accuracy compliance and integrity of personnel records payroll data position information and employment documentation while supporting workforce planning employee development and organizational objectives.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $4004 to $5376 Range 44 (Step 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 candidates 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years of clerical office or administrative experience OR an Associates degree in business administration public administration or a closely related field may substitute for experience AND one (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 or two (2) years as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR equivalent education/experience.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience.

• Experience maintaining hardcopy and electronic records/files.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extreme attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About VCEA:

At the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture we turn big ideas turn into real-world impact. Founded on the principles of collaboration innovation and transformation the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is a world leader in providing solutions to societal grand challenges and preparing work-ready day-one graduates.

About WSU Pullman Campus:
Washington State Universitys Pullman campus is the flagship institution of the WSU system located in the heart of the scenic Palouse region in eastern Washington. Known for its strong sense of community collaborative spirit and commitment to student success WSU Pullman fosters an environment where faculty and staff can thrive professionally and personally. The campus upholds the universitys land-grant mission of research education and service and values equity inclusion and innovation. Working at WSU Pullman means being part of a dynamic academic community that is dedicated to making a positive impact in Washington and beyond.

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)
Department Name: VCEA Deans Office
Location: Pullman WA (on campus position)

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.

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.

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Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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