Administrative Support Specialist

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

May 17, 2026

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:

Administrative Support Specialist

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Administrative Support Specialist, you will be a key member of the Washington State University (WSU) Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) and serve as a principal advisor to the Prosser IAREC Director. You will have delegated authority from the Director to make commitments affecting management policies and departmental operations, and you will serve as a communications liaison with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) administration, as well as external partners.

In this role, you will interact with visitors to WSU Prosser IAREC, the local community, and other campuses and Research and Extension (R&E) Centers. You will develop and manage educational programs, plan and coordinate events, and create outreach opportunities and materials, including managing social media and website updates, designing and preparing the annual report, and producing other digital or print materials as needed. This position requires you to exercise independent judgment, strong decision-making skills, and agricultural writing abilities, while demonstrating initiative and maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all matters related to the governance and operations of Prosser IAREC. This role may require working occasional evenings or weekends, as well as periodic travel for training and events, including potential overnight stays.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,925 to $5,271 | Range 44 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of clerical, office or administrative experience. OR An Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience. AND One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 or two years as an Administrative Assistant 1. OR Equivalent education/experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and calendar)

• Flexibility to travel or work after hours or weekends, with advanced notice.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in multi-cultural team settings.

• 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:

• Experience within a research setting, preferably at a University research and extension center.

• At least one-year fiscal related education or experience.

• Experience with layout and design of printed media.

• Experience with WordPress and social media platforms.

• Event planning and coordination.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

About Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC): The Washington State University, Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (WSU Prosser IAREC) is the focal point for the University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) research, extension, and plant certification programs that address the concerns of irrigated agriculture.

Location: Prosser, 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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