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Washington State University Operations Manager in Pullman, Washington
Operations Manager Available Title(s): 1143-NNADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager, 1143-YNADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager Business Title: Operations Manager Employee Type: Admin. Professional Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Division of Governmental Studies and Services (DGSS) is a university outreach unit within Extension's Community and Economic Development Unit (CED). It provides applied social science research, technical assistance and training to government agencies and select non-profit entities in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region. The occupant of this position will be responsible for the fiscal management of all budgets active within DGSS. Additionally, this position provides support, as needed and specified in operating agreements, for the WSU Extension Community and Economic Development (CED) Program Unit. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. • Knowledge, Skill and demonstrated Ability in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and equivalents. • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge, Skill and Ability in using the university's Administrative Information System (AIS) Workday system. • Experience in working with the Office of Grant and Research Development and Sponsored Program Services on grant applications and budget preparation and maintenance. • Experience supervising full- and part-time employees. • Experience interpreting laws and regulations as they apply to intergovernmental contracts and research projects. • Experience and skill in preparing cost projections for grant applications. Additional Information: Area/College: https://extension.wsu.edu Department Name: Division of Governmental Studies and Services (DGSS) City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: http://dgss.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - 7,567.00 In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: This position is Overtime Eligible OR Overtime Ineligible dependent on final candidate placement in the salary range. FTE: 100% This is a Permanent position. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by June 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a ba