Administrative Assistant-Student Affairs

Description

Recruitment Period: 04/30/2026 - 05/15/2026

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$36,000.00-Annual Maximum Salary-$54,000.00

Hiring Range: $18.00-$21.63

Hire Date: June 15, 2026

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Performs administrative duties in support of Student Affairs including scheduling meetings and appointments, organizing events, managing projects, and managing communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions:

• Completes general administrative tasks for a PNWU department or program. This may include proofreading and editing, coordinating scheduling for meetings and events, planning events, and assisting with project management as well as record keeping & management in SharePoint.
• Manages communications via mail, email, and phone.
• Process students’ Absence Requests, Withdrawals, letter requests and counselor contracts.
• Supports Dean of Students and Assistant Director with scheduling and other administrative tasks.
• Monitors office supply inventory and order supplies as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years
  
  

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills; ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position; and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references
  
  

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays
  
  

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.