Administrative Assistant 2

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

November 12, 2025

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

Available Title(s):

105F-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 2

Business Title:

Administrative Assistant 2

Employee Type:

Classified

Position 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) Cove