Assistant Finance Director-Research
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$ 5485 - 8402
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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 16 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1157-NNADMINPRO - Assistant Director 1157-YNADMINPRO - Assistant DirectorBusiness Title:
Assistant Finance Director-ResearchEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
As the Assistant Finance Director (AFD) in the College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) you will be a of member of the colleges finance leadership team reporting directly to the Director. In this role you areresponsible for assisting with the overall financial management and administrative functions of a large complex college with 3 separate mission areas Academic Programs (03) Research (30) and Extension (41) with $200 Million in expenditures annually and only $50 Million in permanent funding. You will financially support Research for all area budget financial management and reporting including best management practices and consultive support research capacity funds royalties F&A fiscal notes annual Budget Office considerations (allocations) provisos and all other research functions. TheAFDis a point of contact (POC) for a block of units/cost centers generally (majority) aligned to Research.
In this position you willuse significant independent judgment including but not limited to overseeing accounting budget (allocations) and finance including one time and reoccurring funding snap shots & projections temporary & permanent commitments assist in department process improvement training developing and implementing policies procedures and practices to ensure university state and federal compliance and oversees or serves as an administrative liaison to college departments and relevant university business offices.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $5485.73 - $8402.20 Zone 1 Grade 7
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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.
An additional six (6) years of progressively responsible experience for a total of ten (10) years of experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with financial administrative systems or similar systems.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills specifically Excel.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Land-grant university experience.
Grant management experience.
Workday experience.
Sound knowledge ofWSUBusiness Policies & Procedures.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Department Link: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: CAHNRS Finance & Administration
City State Zip:Pullman WA 99163
This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus but may be eligible for a hybrid/remote work arrangement.
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.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington 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.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
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