Fiscal Specialist 1

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$3,581–$4,771 Per Month

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Macs, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Business Services, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Administration, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Mail Processing, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Program Evaluation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Security Clearance, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Travel Planning, Tuition Fees, University/School Policies, Wordpress, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Pullman, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Fiscal Specialist 1

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 29, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
151E-YN_CS_NPS - Fiscal Specialist 1

Business Title:
Fiscal Specialist 1

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports student involvement in high impact educational experiences at Washington State University. Our access, success, and affordability programs help students stay in college, graduate on time, and prepare for life after graduation. This position provides office support and business services in a high volume, highly productive environment where administrative efficiency is necessary for the support and success of student initiatives delivering impactful programming.

As the Fiscal Specialist 1, you will serve as administrative support in fiscal, facility, personnel, and logistical matters. You will provide front office support for OAE, its programs, and the Commons Student Center. Your responsibilities will include assisting with purchasing, budget management, inventory control and supply, mail distribution, creating administrative tools, arranging travel, and performing data analysis. You should be well-versed in department and university policies and resources to provide student and stakeholder referrals. In this role, you will represent the organization with internal and external constituents.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,581 to $4,771 | Range 40 Steps A- M | Successful candidates are typically hired 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/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of fiscal record keeping experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in administrative, finance, and record management.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse environment.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Attention to details, organized, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines.

• Experience analyzing, evaluating, using professional judgment and/or applying a comprehensive depth of knowledge of student issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Higher Education.

• Knowledgeable with both PC, Mac, tablet hard/software.

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables and Power Queries.

• Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite and/or WordPress.

• Knowledgeable in Workday Administrative Systems.

• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.

• Experience working with diverse faculty, students and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership, including the ability to work independently.

• Familiarity with Washington State University academic rules and regulations.

• Familiarity with Washington State University Business Policies and Procedures.

• Professional experience related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and strategic planning at college.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://provost.wsu.edu/oae/overview/

Area/College: Office of the Provost
Department Name: Office of Academic Engagement
Location: Pullman, WA

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/7009715

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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