Assistant to the Dean

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

1d • $4,600 - $6,500 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field AND five (5) years of managing administrative support experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• 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 Haves

• Experience working in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 Associate Deans, School Directors, Department Chairs, and other executive-level officials with requests involving sensitive and confidential information.
• Handle multiple incoming issues and concerns as they arise.
• Manage a variety of administrative duties, faculty, and staff support issues.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level