Office Manager, Speech and Hearing Sciences

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

May 11, 2025

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

Available Title(s):

105G-YN_CS_NPS - Administrative Assistant 3

Business Title:

Office Manager, Speech and Hearing Sciences

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences Office Manager position is responsible for carrying out a full range of complex and confidential administrative responsibilities on behalf of the Department. The position provides support to the Department Chair, faculty and staff members, including those involved with the Speech Language Pathology Clinic and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence.

As the Office Manager you will primarily be responsible for completing comprehensive administrative and operational responsibilities across the programs described above. Duties include but are not limited to administration of clinical affiliations; providing comprehensive administrative support; maintaining open communication and collaboration among internal and external constituents; assisting in preparation of department and college accreditation applications; preparing correspondence, reports, annual review and promotion and tenure dossiers, and/or presentations; scheduling; making travel arrangements; special event and project coordination/execution; assisting with the preparation of grants/contracts; budget maintenance and assisting in administrative problem solving; correspondence with graduate school. Additionally, you will onboard new departmental and program employees, liaison with multiple College of Medicine and WSU teams and purchase of departmental supplies and furnishings.

Essential Job Functions:

35% Administrative Oversight

30% Operations Management

20% Clinical Affiliation Administration

10% Special Projects

5% Other

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,477 to $4,632 | Step A - M | Range #40 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step.
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:

High School graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

• Strong customer/client/faculty service skills.

• Experience with any of the following financial activities: accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget development/maintenance, purchasing, travel, personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience providing administrative support to an individual or group of individuals at the executive, senior leadership, director and/or manager level.

• Experience in the healthcare industry.

• Experience assisting in plan