Job Information
Washington State University Principal Assistant - Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles in Pullman, Washington
Principal Assistant - Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 22, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1113-NNADMINPRO - Principal Assistant, 1113-YNADMINPRO - Principal Assistant
Business Title:
Principal Assistant - Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Principal Apparel, Merchandising for Design and Textiles (AMDT)Assistant, you will manage the administrative and personnel functions of the department and provide guidance to the chair on a wide range of operational matters. Your responsibilities include overseeing activities that involve multiple funding sources, including state, federal, gift, and scholarship funds, as well as managing Tartan sales and related operations. This position requires you to exercise independent judgment and make decisions on complex and confidential issues based on a broad knowledge of WSU policies and procedures
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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.
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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in business administration or other relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible management work experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill proficiency of financial, administrative systems or similar systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Work, PowerPoint), Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU University Policies and Procedures.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About https://amdt.wsu.edu/: To learn more about the great work we are doing, please visit our website linked above.
Area/College: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/
Department Name: Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
Location: Pullman, WA
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