WADDL Chief Operating Officer
WADDL Chief Operating Officer
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$ 6012 - 9403
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 1 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1155-NNADMINPRO - DirectorBusiness Title:
WADDL Chief Operating OfficerEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a senior administrative officer forWADDLreporting to the Executive Director of the laboratory. TheCOOwill balance day-to-day operations while leading strategic development of the long-term success ofWADDL. TheCOOadvises the Executive Director andWADDLLeadership Team on a wide range of areas including finance human resources business policies and compliance facilities and operations. Supervises all administrative staff and has joint responsibility (along withWADDLveterinary leadership) for allWADDLemployees to achieve the overarching goals ofWADDLwith an organization wide impact. Responsible for complex planning analysis systems and policy development and managing an annual budget of approximately $9 million derived from client revenue federal tribal state contracts and grants and state allocations. TheCOOwill work in partnership with the Executive Director andWADDLleadership team to meet the mission ofWADDLand instill an inclusive inspired and productive culture that is committed to client service.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.
Monthly Salary:
$6012.09 - $9403.52 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications
Positions require a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
At least 5 years of management experience in veterinary medical diagnostic laboratory or academic administration operations or related field.
Experience in full financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and systematic analysis of business including principles of cost accounting.
Demonstrated knowledge in strategic and operational planning policy development program and project management facilities and marketing.
Demonstrated ability to apply excellent collaborative leadership and management skills in a complex organization.
Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or other complex hospital related management system.
Experience with quality assurance programs and accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in business administration (MBA) Healthcare Administration (MHA) Medical Management (MMM) American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) or related field or equivalent training.
Active and in good standing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license.
Certification in human resource management.
Experience in providing administrative leadership for medical and/or laboratory service.
Experience conducting financial analysis and budget planning in a complex organizational structure.
Experience managing personnel in a complex organizational structure.
Experience managing laboratory or medical facilities and procurement of equipment.
Experience delivering high quality service and building loyalty among clients.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -
Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab (WADDL)
Location: WSU Pullman WA Campus
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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