Washington State University
education
AssistanttotheDean
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“Assistant to the Dean at Washington State University. Skills: confidential assistant to the Dean, manage and oversee daily operations of the Dean’s Office, primary point of contact between the Dean and internal and external constituencies, assist the Associate Deans, School Directors, Department Chairs, and other executive-level officials with requests involving sensitive and confidential information, handling multiple incoming issues and concerns, managing a variety of administrative duties, fa”
Industry & Context.
problem solve that considers alternatives and provides flexibility
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in business administration or other relevant field AND five (5) years of managing administrative support experience., Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a variety of internal and external constituencies., Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing., Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to Word, Outlook, and OneDrive., Demonstrated ability to problem solve that considers alternatives and provides flexibility., Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and events.
Nice to Have
Experience working in an academic environment.
What You'll Do.
Serve as the confidential assistant to the Dean.
Participate as a member of the VCEA Dean’s Leadership Team
providing input on policy and procedural matters.
Manage and oversee daily operations of the Dean’s Office.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the Dean and internal and external constituencies.
Assist the Associate Deans
and other executive-level officials with requests involving sensitive and confidential information.
Handle multiple incoming issues and concerns
Manage a variety of administrative duties.
Provide faculty and staff support.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participate as a member of the VCEA Dean’s Leadership Team; work collegially and collaboratively with a variety of internal and external constituencies
Communication Scope
communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Process & Methodology
manage multiple projects and events
Full Job Description
**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:** May 31, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. **Available Title(s):** 1123-YN_ADMINPRO - Assistant To **Business Title:** Assistant to the Dean **Employee Type:** Admin. Professional **Position Details:** **The Opportunity:** **Washington State University Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is hiring an Assistant to the Dean.** In this position, you will serve as the confidential assistant to the Dean. You will participate as a member of the VCEA Dean’s Leadership Team, providing input on policy and procedural matters. Your role will manage and oversee daily operations of the Dean’s Office, and you will serve as the primary point of contact between the Dean and internal and external constituencies. You will assist the Associate Deans, School Directors, Department Chairs, and other executive-level officials with requests involving sensitive and confidential information while also handling multiple incoming issues and concerns, as they arise, and managing a variety of administrative duties, faculty, and staff support issues. **Additional Information:** This is a **full-time** (100% FTE), **permanent** position. This position is **overtime-eligible.** **Monthly Salary:** $4,600 - $6,763 | _Commensurate with experience and qualifications_ In accordance with [RCW 49.58.110](https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 emp
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