Administrative Manager - Civil and Environmental Engineering
About The Position
The Administrative Manager for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) serves as the department’s primary liaison and supports its overall success. The role manages day-to-day operations and fiscal support functions, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority. The position provides administrative oversight and support for personnel processes—including appointments, promotions, transfers, retirements, dismissals, separations, and leave-related matters—and serves as the department’s liaison with Human Resource Services to facilitate timely, compliant processing. It also maintains budgetary applications and oversees the unit’s business and finance functions. Duties include preparing and reviewing unit budget requests and fiscal-year allocations across funding sources, including State, Revenue, Facilities and Administrative Returns, and Enrollment-based funding models. This is a permanent, full-time (100% FTE), 12-month, overtime-exempt position located in Pullman, Washington. Monthly salary is $4,508.70–$6,763, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or another relevant field and four years of progressively responsible management work experience; relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and/or fiscal projections.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability that considers alternatives and provides flexibility.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and database applications.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting issues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Workday and Business Objects Data Warehouse.
- Experience working with grants and contracts.
- Experience reviewing complex multi-account reports in accordance with federal guidelines and budget restrictions.
- Experience working in an institute of higher education.
Responsibilities
- Manage the department’s day-to-day operations and fiscal support functions, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority.
- Provide administrative oversight and support for personnel processes, including appointments, promotions, transfers, retirements, dismissals, separations, and leave-related matters.
- Serve as the department’s liaison with Human Resource Services to facilitate timely and compliant personnel processing.
- Support and maintain budgetary applications.
- Oversee the business and finance functions within the unit.
- Prepare and review unit budget requests and fiscal-year allocations across State, Revenue, Facilities and Administrative Returns, and Enrollment-based funding sources.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
