Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Administrative Assistant 2 to join our College of the Science (COTS) Dean Operating team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe{rel="nofollow"} has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave{rel="nofollow"} and Total Rewards Calculator{rel="nofollow"}.

The Role:

The primary purpose of this position is to carry out, facilitate, and coordinate the office operations for the College of the Science (COTS). As a key member of the Dean's Office team, this position supports front-office operations, academic advising coordination, internal communications, web content, and fiscal processes requiring accuracy, judgment, and independent probole-solving. Reporting to the Associate Dean of COTS, this position works with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents and supports student employees and evolving initiatives. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Job Duties

Dean's Office Operations Support: - Serve as first point of contact for COTS Dean's Office.

Provide complex administrative support including maintaining calendar and appointments; assist with correspondence.

Book COTS events spaces.

Support reporting and special projects as needed.

Sorts and distributes all incoming Dean's office mail; ensures out-going mail is forwarded appropriately.

Establishes and maintains complex electronic or manual fi

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