Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 17, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1205-NN_ADMINPRO - Administrative Manager, 1205-YN_ADMINPRO - Administrative ManagerBusiness Title:
Administrative ManagerEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is recruiting for an Administrative Mangager, in this role, you will lead and support the administrative, personnel, business, and fiscal operations of the Edward R. Murrow College business office by planning, directing, coordinating, and continuously improving daily functions. You will apply your expertise to complex fiscal work and analysis, including payroll, purchasing, and travel, while exercising independent judgment in managing office operations. As a trusted advisor, manager, and supervisor, you will help guide budgetary and administrative decisions and ensure smooth, efficient service to the college. Working closely with the Director of Administrative Services, you will play an active role in shaping strategic direction, contributing to both short‑term priorities and long‑term goals that support the department’s success.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
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. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Fiscal/budgetary experience related to payroll, travel, purchasing and/or general ledger financial statements.
HR knowledge and demonstrated ability to independently interpret rules to assure personnel and hiring processes are in compliance.
Experience working with confidential documents and/or maintaining personnel, payroll, and other human resource records.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals with different needs and identify reasonable solutions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate using verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated professional manner and ability to work with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience in a business office setting.
Knowledge of WSU policies and procedures
Knowledge of Filemaker Pro, Business Objects.
Knowledge of WSU online mainframe (AIS) systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Access, Excel and PowerPoint or similar software.
Completed coursework in accounting.
Professional experience with budget and purchasing card reconciliation.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication | Washington State University
Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name: Murrow College of Communication
Location: Pullman, WA
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.
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