On-Site Operations Manager

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
71K-109K Annually
Mid level
Edtech • Professional Services
The Role
Serve as the primary on-site representative for WSU's Seattle office, managing administrative and operational functions, coordinating executive activities, leading cross-campus project planning, advising leadership on space, events, and program execution, and ensuring operational effectiveness and resource coordination.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

June 22, 2026

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

Available Title(s):

1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager, 1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title:

On-Site Operations Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the On-Site Operations Manager, you will serve as the primary on-site representative for Washington State University’s Seattle location and operate with a high degree of independence, judgment, and decision-making authority. You will manage the administrative and operational functions of the Seattle office, coordinate executive-level activities, and lead university-wide project planning across multiple campuses.

You will act as a key operational advisor to leadership on matters related to space management, event coordination, and program execution. In this role, you will be responsible for program outcomes, operational effectiveness, and resource coordination, requiring advanced administrative expertise and strong independent decision-making.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $5,925 - $9,074 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area 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.

  • Requires the ability to work fully on-site in Seattle, Washington.

  • Requires a high level of professionalism, reliability, and customer service

  • Ability to work independently while responding effectively to real-time operational needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment

  • Experience with event coordination or meeting logistics

  • Basic knowledge of audiovisual or IT troubleshooting

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://president.wsu.edu/

Area/College: Presidential Units
Department Name: Office of the President
Location: Seattle, Washington
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, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. 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 RCW 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 [email protected].

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://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four years of progressively responsible related experience (education may be substituted year-for-year).
  • At least one year of supervisory experience.
  • Ability to work fully on-site in Seattle, Washington.
  • High level of professionalism, reliability, and customer service.
  • Ability to work independently while responding effectively to real-time operational needs.
  • Successful completion of a background check as designated by the department.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment.
  • Experience with event coordination or meeting logistics.
  • Basic knowledge of audiovisual systems or IT troubleshooting.
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The Company
8,274 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

Washington State University is a public research university dedicated to empowering students, faculty, and staff through education, research, and community engagement.

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