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University of Kansas Office Coordinator in Lawrence, Kansas

28969BR

Job Title:

Office Coordinator

Department:

Enrollment Mgmt Services

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

50% Office Management

  1. Serves as the functional office coordinator for the areas under the purview of the Vice Provost- Enrollment Management.

  2. Serves as contact for Facilities Services and associated facilities projects.

  3. Serves as primary supply order personnel and manages inventory within EM as directed. Maintains reports and documentation to support this function as needed.

  4. Coordinates the mailing area and all shared spaces as needed.

  5. Manages phone lists and group distribution lists for all areas in EM.

  6. Updates unit organizational charts as needed and directed.

  7. Maintains accurate records and files.

  8. Assists Enrollment Management with documentation of business processes.

  9. Communicates departmental updates by creating, editing and dispersing mass EM emails.

40% Staff Support

  1. Manages departmental room calendars and serves as backup to executive assistant in assisting with Leadership staff calendars.

  2. Assists with staff onboarding, including preparing workspaces and ensuring new hires have the necessary resources needed.

  3. Provides ongoing support to staff, addressing any administrative needs that arise.

  4. Acts as a liaison between staff and IT support for basic troubleshooting of office equipment.

  5. Assists with staff searches for EM Units as needed.

  6. Assists in developing and executing EM social events.

  7. Monitors ticketing queue/departmental email account for administrative requests.

  8. Assists in managing access for new hires and exiting protocols for all EM staff.

  9. Assists with employee travel requests, submitting purchase order requests, and submitting invoices with proper documentation through the Finance Shared Services Center.

10% Other Duties and Projects as Directed by the Executive Assistant

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

28969BR

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule:

Part-Time/25hrs

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants:

Tina Keeton

785-864-1903

tina.keeton@ku.edu

Required Qualifications:

  1. High school diploma or GED equivalency.

  2. One year of office experience.

  3. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application material.

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

$17.20 - $19.00 per hour; depending on experience

FTE:

.625

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. One year experience in data entry, with demonstrated experience performing with high levels of accuracy and maintaining confidentiality of records.

  2. One year experience with Microsoft Office Software, particularly, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

  3. Excellent organizational skills, and experience with multi-tasking.

  4. Strong interpersonal skills.

  5. Demonstrated ability to be highly self-directed and detail oriented.

  6. Experience with event planning.

  7. Experience in documenting processes.

Position Overview:

The Enrollment Management division is a key player in attracting and retaining qualified students and has a profound effect on the institution’s success. The functional units within our division include the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (domestic and international), Financial Aid & Scholarships, Student Lifecycle Technology, Office of Graduate Admissions, Office of the University Registrar, Enrollment Marketing, and Communications. The Enrollment Management Shared Services Center (EM SSC) provides front-line services to students on behalf of these units within EM, facilitates critical back-office processing, and provides overall project management support and office support for the organization.

The Office Coordinator for Enrollment Management provides assistance with general office operations and reports to the Executive Assistant. This position serves as a critical role in the operations of Enrollment Management and is an individual who is visible throughout the unit. This role requires an organized individual capable of handling administrative and operational tasks, including staff support, supply ordering, managing facility requests, oversite of room calendars, assists with onboarding and staff events. The customers of this position are the staff of Enrollment Management and other campus constituents. The primary objective of this position is to streamline the work environment and provide support for the constituents to enable their focus on recruitment, retention, and graduation.

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

23-Sep-2024

Anticipated Start Date:

14-Oct-2024

Additional Candidate Instruction:

A complete application includes:

  1. Cover letter

  2. A resume/CV

  3. Contact information for three professional references

Application review begins Monday, September 23rd, 2024, and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

Job Family:

Administrative Support-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

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