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Adminstrative Assistant 3

University of Washington

Seattle, WAFull-time / Temporary$48–65K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$48–65K/yr
Location
Seattle, WA
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The University of Washington Department of Sociology seeks a temporary Administrative Assistant 3 to support department operations, programs, faculty, students, and staff. The role handles administrative submissions, purchasing, travel arrangements, front desk inquiries, student assistant oversight, and departmental correspondence. Candidates need a high school diploma and three years of administrative or customer service experience; familiarity with university administrative systems and processes is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OrganizationMultitaskingWork PrioritizationWorkload ManagementCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationUniversity Administrative Systems

Qualifications

High School Diploma3 Years Administrative or Customer Service Experience

Full job description

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000138537

Job Description

The Department of Sociology has an opportunity for a temporary Administrative Assistant 3 to join their team.

About this Opportunity

The Department of Sociology is seeking an organized, experienced administrative assistant with excellent communication skills and a customer service orientation to support department operations, programs, faculty, students, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support (40%)

  • Submit forms to the College of Arts and Sciences Administrative Support Team (AST) including reimbursements, HR/payroll, accounting, and invoicing

  • Submit facilities requests

  • Coordinate with IT for tech support for hybrid meetings including faculty meetings, dissertation defenses, guest lectures, and other events

  • Faculty meeting support including creating and distributing agendas and related materials, minuting, compiling and sending follow-up action items, and assisting with event setup/cleanup

  • Sociology Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) support including soliciting projects from faculty and graduate students, coordinating admissions process, and sending admission decision notifications

Purchasing and Requisitions (15%)

  • Use a departmental procurement card and Workday requisitions process to manage all departmental purchasing including regular office inventory, supplies for events, and research project supplies

  • Make travel arrangements for guests using a departmental Central Travel Account (CTA) card

Front Desk Management/Customer Service (30%)

  • Respond to requests and inquiries through email, phone calls, and in person

  • Oversee work of main office student assistants including key loans, equipment loans, room reservations, and office inventory

Department Correspondence (15%)

  • Manage departmental email address

  • Use templates to create and send official departmental and chair communications including offer letters for various appointments, soliciting required materials for appointments, and award notifications

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration .

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma and 3 years of administrative or customer service experience

  • Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manage r

Additional Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions

  • Customer service experience and skills to support diverse needs of faculty, students, and staff

  • Collaborative teammate with strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for professional workplace settings

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with University administrative systems and processes

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$48,396.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$64,740.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,876 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48–65K/yr
  • US median$50–66K/yr222 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $57K, is 3% below the US median midpoint ($58K) — in the middle half of Administrative Assistant salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Washington and 1,876 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (921 postings).
Education
115 of the 1,876 open Administrative Assistant jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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