Administrative Assistant 2
Washington State University Everett
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
November 12, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
105F-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 2Business Title:
Administrative Assistant 2Employee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Administrative Assistant 2 for the Washington State University (WSU) Skagit County Extension Office in Burlington, you will be responsible for providing confidential assistance and budget development to the Skagit County Director. You will provide primary support related to confidential personnel issues, tenure and promotion; draft correspondence; attend meetings as a representative as requested; plan travel; and compile data for reports and presentations.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
45% Administrative Support and Office Management
25% Fiscal Management
20% Supervision and Personnel and Position Activities
5% Office Support and Events
5% Other duties
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $ 3,665 - $ 4,882 | Range 41 Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
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.
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 Classified Staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1 OR a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field and two years of responsible office experience at the senior clerical level or higher.
Clerical or office work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Graduate study may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Be able to work a flexible schedule during the week depending upon job demands and to spend some nights and weekend days away from home.
Be able to travel to WSU locations including outside the Skagit County.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related field.
About the Department: Skagit County
Area/College: Washington State University (WSU) Extension
Department Name: Ag & Natural Resources
City, State, Zip: Burlington, WA 98233
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.
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