Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

• Yakima, WA Posted:

  4/17/2026

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Expires:

7/16/2026

Job ID:

293356137

Job Description Recruitment Period:

04/17/2026•

Until Filled Status:

Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information:

Annual Minimum Salary

• 36,000.00-Annual Maximum Salary
• 54,000.

00

Hiring Range:

 $18.00

• 21.

63 Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest. The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region. PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ .

General Summary:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, as well as managing databases and maintaining accurate tracking systems. This highly organized and customer-service oriented position is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Continuously provides customer service from internal and external customers and provides general guidance on Human Resources related policies and guidelines based on state and federal law.
• Assists in updating the Human Resources department procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in administrative tasks such as responding to employee inquiries regarding benefits, updating job descriptions, and maintaining employee files including scanning into electronic records.
• Continuously maintains all electronic employee records up-to-date.
• Continuously provides technical support in all areas of Human Resources.
• Assists periodically in auditing the database to ensure accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Requirements Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED Experience:

Required:

1-3 years

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements.

A full job description can be provided upon request. PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary. Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE): Health Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Paid Time Off 403b with Roth Option Paid Holidays For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100. Job Summary Company Details Company Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Industry Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Job Information Location Yakima, WA Website http://www.pnwu.edu/ Job Type Full Time Employee Experience 2+ to 5 Years Career Level Entry level Education Level High School or equivalent Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $18.00

• $21.

63 /hour Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Job Shift Days (1st shift) Public Transportation No Testing Required Background checks Reference checks Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No