Principal Assistant
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$ 4508 - 6199
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 19 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1113-YNADMINPRO - Principal AssistantBusiness Title:
Principal AssistantEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic high-impact administrative role
As the Principal Assistant to the Director of Transportation Servicesyouwill be at the heart of departmental operations managing a wide range of complex projects and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.Youllneed to exercise independent judgement and discretion that directly influences management policies and business operations andyoullhave the authority to make commitments that shape the future of the department.
In this roleyouwill often serve as the Directors representative in meetings and act as the primary point of contact for sensitive and high-level issues.Yourability to navigate complex situations with confidence and clarity will be key to your success.
Youll also:
Oversee day-to-day operational activities including HR and financial processes in Workday.
Coordinate travel arrangements and provide administrative support to key University committees such as the Parking and Transportation Task Force and Transit Advisory Group.
Collaborate with leadership to develop departmental policies plan events and trainings and ensure compliance with required employee trainings.
Manage personnel records and maintain organized confidential files.
Lead marketing and outreach communications in partnership with the Director Associate Director and department managers.
This is more than just an administrative roleyoullbe a trusted partner and a driving force behind the Transportation Services success!
Additional Information:
This is a full (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4508.70 - $6199.47 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:
A Bachelors 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 theWSUparking system.
Experience with the Workday system.
Experience with the Microsoft suite including but not limited to Outlook Excel and Word.
Experience with theAIMSparking management system.
About Department - Finance and Administration
Department Name: Transportation Services
Location: Pullman WA
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.
More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
Staff IC
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