The Office Manager is the backup to the Assistant to the AVP acting as coordinator of all FDO recruitments, personnel information, employee reporting, training, travel, onboarding, and offboarding as needed. The Office Manager is responsible for organizing, planning and supervising varied and extensive service units and central office activities.

• General knowledge of office management and administrative procedures, including files and records management. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and professional personal presentation. Ability to use tact, discretion, and courtesy in interdepartmental, student, staff, faculty, and public contacts.

• Willingness and ability to take initiative with high attention to detail. Skill in prioritizing, anticipating needs, and making independent decision where precedent may not exist.

• Possess business writing, editing, proofreading, and grammatical skills.

• Ability to manage time well and work under pressure situations with tight schedules and deadlines to complete projects.

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work in order to drive a state-owned vehicle for travel to work locations.

[This position requires a fingerprint background check.]

$3,960 - $5,318/month depending on qualifications and experience.

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Position closes on October 23, 2023.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.