Administrative Manager

Administrative Manager Available Title(s): 1205-NN_ADMINPRO - Administrative Manager Business Title: Administrative Manager Employee Type: Admin.
Professional Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: We are seeking an Administrative Manager for the Department of Plant Pathology.
Plant Pathology has 14-tenure/tenure track faculty, 19 non-tenure track faculty, and 13 active USDA adjunct faculty located at 4 locations across the state and at the Pullman campus.
The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and have exceptional attention to detail.
This position is responsible for managing the administrative functions of the department.
The position also takes leadership and management in the day-to-day services of the department.
Plan, direct and oversee the budgeting, and fiscal management processes across diverse accounts including state, federal, extension, gift, scholarship, departmental, and commodities accounts.
Serve as the principal advisor to the chair and organizer of information to be shared with department chair, college, faculty, and staff.
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, auditing, fiscal analysis, and fiscal reporting.
Coordinate actions regarding recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
Oversee supervisory duties for temporary employees.
Assist the chair in short-term and long-term budget planning efforts.
Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated experience with preparing financial reports Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated proficiency using software programs including word processing, Excel, email and electronic calendaring.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated experience in working in an environment requiring confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in higher education.
Experience with WSU business/fiscal policies, procedures, personnel, and related systems.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as the ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to function positively in a fast-paced, professional environment, to manage interruptions, to meet deadlines, and to provide high-quality service to all constituents.
Additional Information: Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Department Name: Plant Pathology City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163 Department Link: https://cahnrs.
wsu.
edu/people-directory/plant-pathology/ Monthly Salary: $4,508.
70 - $6,763.
06 | Selected candidates are typically hired between the minimum and midpoint of the listed range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
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 candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.
wsu.
edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.
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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.
wsu.
edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.
pdf.
Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.
wsu.
edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Overtime Eligibility: Not Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% This is Permanent position.
Posting Close Date: This position has been re-posted.
The screening of applicants has begun.
Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
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.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Application materials should clearly communicate how applicant meets required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.
edu.
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