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Position Title Administrative Assistant 3 - College of Business and Economics About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department

The College of Business and Economics supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

We are a student-focused school of business and economics engaged in scholarly and professional activities that contribute to the well-being of society. We believe business education should empower individuals to lead with purpose, think critically, and create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

About the Position Under the general direction of the Associate Dean and Operations Manager this position provides administrative support for day-to-day operations of the College of Business and Economics. This is a highly visible and interactive front desk position. This position supports the Dean, Associate Dean, Operations Manager, Program Manager and other college stakeholders. This position also supports the college accreditation process.

This is a public facing position that serves students, faculty, industry professionals, alumni, and donors and is responsible for maintaining a welcome office environment for all visitors. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED
• Three years of experience in office/clerical, bookkeeping, accounting or general administrative work. Formal education will substitute year-for-year experience.
• Demonstrated:
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills using a PC
  • Ability to use a variety of software programs and adept at learning new software programs
  • Ability to work in an environment with frequent disruptions while generating high-quality work with careful attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience managing events
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design programs

Conditions of Employment All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary  $4,124 - $5,537/month depending on qualifications and experience Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Classified Positions Bargaining Unit This position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU. Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. The cover letter should clearly describe how the applicant meets the required qualifications for the position. Closing Date Notes Position closes 09/11/2026 at 11:55 pm.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at student.life@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.