Finance/Budget Manager - Extension Community and Economic Development Program

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$4,942.10–$6,890.89 Per Month
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Community Development, Cost Estimates, Economic Development, Finance, Financial Management, Grant Writing, Interpret Regulations, Law Enforcement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Operational Support, People Management, Research Contracts, Security Clearance, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Pullman, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Finance/Budget Manager - Extension Community and Economic Development Program

 

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

March 19, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

 

Available Title(s):

1143-NN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager, 1143-YN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager

 

Business Title:

Finance/Budget Manager - Extension Community and Economic Development Program

 

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

 

Position Details:

 

The Opportunity:

 

As the Finance/Budget Manager for the Extension Community and Economic Development Program Unit (CED), you will support faculty, programming and "center" activities. You will be required to independently manage fiscal budgets at the Program, unit and faculty levels, and assist the Director in all aspects of faculty support, including annual reviews, professionalization, operations, and promotion/tenure processes. This involves communicating effectively at all levels of the University system and exercising independent judgment, decision-making, initiative and tact in performing all duties as well as maintaining strict confidentiality. In this role, you will also provide fiscal management support, as needed for constituent elements of CED.

 

CED is home for 20 faculty members with Extension appointments, and provides operational support in addition to managing faculty success and advancement. CED also hosts two "centers:" the Division of Governmental Studies and Services and the Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension.

 

Additional Information:

 

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

 

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $6,890.89 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The full salary range for this position has a minimum monthly salary of $4,942.10 and maximum monthly salary of $7,569.55. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $4,942.10 - $6890.89 monthly.

 

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28. 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:

 

• 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, or equivalents.

 

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience in working with the Office of Research Support 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.

 

• Workday experience.

 

• Experience in Washington State University's (WSU) promotion/tenure process.

 

• Experience and skill in preparing cost projections for grant applications.

 

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

 

About Department - The https://ced.extension.wsu.edu/ faculty and staff partner with local leaders to improve their communities and grow their economy.

 

Area/College: http://extension.wsu.edu/

 

Location: This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, Washington. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with the requirement to work from the Pullman office a minimum of two days per week or as otherwise required by the unit.

 

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

 

1) Resume

 

2) Cover Letter

 

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.

 

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

 

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

 

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

 

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

 

Time Type:

Full time

 

Position Term:

12 Month

 

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

 

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

 

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or https://hrs@wsu.edu.

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

 

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

 

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

 

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fccr.wsu.edu%2Fnotice-of-nondiscrimination%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cadelyn.hamrick%40wsu.edu%7C11675b5cb47246cf7e3c08dd76d243e7%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638797367640010612%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ods%2FDN0Y4m8mef6Ap1x9c%2FqO17%2F5Wsfw7zJIwfbh%2Fk%3D&reserved=0

 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6980151

 

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