Program Assistant | Department of Chemistry (Pullman, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 17, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
107M-YN_CS_NPS - Program Assistant

Business Title:
Program Assistant | Department of Chemistry (Pullman, WA)

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Washington State University's College of Arts and Sciences is now accepting applications for a Program Assistant to support the Department of Chemistry .

As a Program Assistant you will provide comprehensive academic, programmatic, administrative support for the Department of Chemistry’s undergraduate programs. You will serve as the primary resource for undergraduate students, faculty, and academic leadership, including the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Foundational Studies. Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: undergraduate course scheduling and enrollment management; coordination of undergraduate curriculum, assessment, and accreditation activities, preparation of data reports and recruitment materials; coordination of undergraduate events and outreach initiatives; administration of awards and scholarships; and administrative support for departmental faculty, students, and staff. In this role you will also provide limited administrative and operational support for graduate program operations as needed.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,565.00 to $4,746.00 | Range 39 | 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 to WSU Civil Service staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

- High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, Including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound, professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Experience with course scheduling, enrollment, management, registration processes, or student record keeping, or related experience.
- Experience supporting faculty, academic committees, and departmental leadership.
- Experience preparing communications, websites, newsletters, marketing materials, or social media content.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences | Washington State University
Department of Chemistry: Department of Chemistry | Washington State University
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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

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