Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 19, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1113-YN_ADMINPRO - Principal Assistant

Business Title:

Principal Assistant

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic, high-impact administrative role?

As the Principal Assistant to the Director of Transportation Services, you will be at the heart of departmental operations, managing a wide range of complex projects and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion. You’ll need to exercise independent judgement and discretion that directly influences management policies and business operations, and you’ll have the authority to make commitments that shape the future of the department.

In this role, you will often serve as the Director’s representative in meetings and act as the primary point of contact for sensitive and high-level issues. Your ability to navigate complex situations with confidence and clarity will be key to your success.

You’ll also:

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities, including HR and financial processes in Workday.

• Coordinate travel arrangements and provide administrative support to key University committees such as the Parking and Transportation Task Force and Transit Advisory Group.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop departmental policies, plan events and trainings, and ensure compliance with required employee trainings.

• Manage personnel records and maintain organized, confidential files.

• Lead marketing and outreach communications in partnership with the Director, Associate Director, and department managers.

This is more than just an administrative role—you’ll be a trusted partner and a driving force behind the Transportation Service’s success!

Additional Information:

This is a full (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,199.47 | 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:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible management work experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with the WSU parking system.

• Experience with the Workday system.

• Experience with the Microsoft suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel and Word.

• Experience with the AIMS parking management system.

About Department - https://transportation.wsu.edu/

Area/College: Finance and Administration
Department Name: Transportation Services
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 time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington 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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