Administrative Assistant 4 -NAS

Salary : $57,252.00 - $58,584.00 Annually

Location : Olympia Main Campus, WA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 000160054

Division : Instruction

Department : Natural & Applied Sciences(203)

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Our Opportunity

• Priority review begins November 17, 2025.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is seeking highly motivated, qualified candidates for the Administrative Assistant 4 position to provide dedicated support to the Natural & Applied Sciences Division .

This position reports directly to the Dean of Natural & Applied Sciences and serves as the primary administrative support for the division. The Natural & Applied Sciences Division is a key academic unit comprising full-time and part-time faculty, staff, and administrators across the departments of mathematics, sciences, and physical education. Operating with a high degree of independence and under the Dean's general oversight, this role ensures efficient administrative coordination across the division and its departments.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer :

Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

What You'll Do

D uty : Financial responsibilities :

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Duty : Coordinating division and department activities :

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Duty : Coordinates administrative standards and procedures :

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Duty : Participates as a member of the Academic Administrative Assistants group :

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Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications :

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

To Apply

To Apply

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of Employment Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer / Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361,, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free / drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.

A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and optional deferred compensation programs. The position is eligible to participate in the (DRS) retirement plan. Employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs. For health benefit information go to

COMPENSATION

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package, with an employee benefits package worth about 30% of your salary.

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE

Annual leave includes vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave. Additional leave may fluctuate as a result of the WFSE union bargaining agreement

For more benefits information please visit our website.

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Describe your approach to collaboration and how you work in a culturally diverse groupto reach a common goal.

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How do you interact with those who communicate differently from you?

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