Administrative Services Manager for the Shannon Point Marine Center

Administrative Services Manager for the Shannon Point Marine CenterApply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=501493&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Anacortes, WA Categories: Academic Affairs Position TitleAdministrative Services Manager for the Shannon Point Marine CenterAbout the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.About the Marine CenterThe Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.Our SPMC mission is to increase understanding of complex coastal and marine systems by integrating research with student-centered, immersive education, with a continuing commitment to diversity and mentoring. Our vision is that SPMC is a national model for innovative research that combines new and traditional approaches and incorporates a diverse community of learners to create transformational education experiences.About the PositionThe Administrative Services Manager will work under the direction of the WWU Director of Marine and Coastal Sciences to support programs and activities of faculty, students, staff, and researchers at the Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes.Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience

One year experience in office or administrative setting performing clerical or administrative support work including day-to-day office operations and reception duties

Experience managing multiple budgets in excess of $10,000 and experience in managing organizational purchasing

Ability to be a self-starter, work independently, set own work priorities, work accurately, and maintain open communication with supervisor

Ability to work as part of a diverse, collaborative team in a dynamic work environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel (spreadsheet and graphing capabilities), Teams, and Outlook (calendar and email capabilities)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, or related subject matter

Experience with paperwork for purchasing, travel, hiring, and personnel management

Familiarity with WWU budget and travel policies

Familiarity with SharePoint

Familiarity with TEM, Concur, PageUp, Banner, and Millennium

Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out [email protected] you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.Salary $4,257 - $5,723/month depending on qualifications and experienceBenefits InformationBenefits Overview for Classified Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Classified%20Staff%20%281%29.pdf) Bargaining UnitThis position is part of bargaining unit D and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.Application InstructionsApplication materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the specific required and preferred qualifications.Closing Date NotesApplication review begins February 23; position is open until filled.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 (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-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); [email protected] 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 (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services [email protected]. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) .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 asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) .Job no: 501493 Advertised: Feb 09 2024 08:00 Pacific Standard TimeApplications close: