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University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and worldthis is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

WSUOld Town andWSUHaysville are accepting applications for an Administrative Specialist who will provide administrative support for the Director, faculty, staff, and students to ensure effective daily operations at both locations. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of working in a variety of situations while displaying a high level of customer service. This position will be based atWSUOld Town but may be asked to report toWSUHaysville as needed. Mileage will be paid if you are required to go to both locations on the same day.\ \

Wichita State University serves the greater Wichita Area by offering convenient day and evening class schedules and bringing qualityWSUhigher education and small classes in a friendly environment off-campus to the communities in Sedgwick County. Two of those locations areWSUOld Town (located at 213 N. Mead) andWSUHaysville (located at Campus High School, 2100 W 55th Street). While the classes inWSUHaysville are in the morning, most (but not all) of the classes atWSUOld Town are in the late afternoon and early evening.\ \

Summary of Responsibilities

Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or department(s).

Essential Functions

• Supports the programs and services provided by the department(s) by performing varied or related processes which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc.
• May coordinate, attend, prepare materials for and/or take minutes at meetings and special events.
• May prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements.
• May identify and pursue ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures used by students, faculty, visitors and staff.
• May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office supplies and equipment.
• May be assigned to lead, assist, coordinate or support special projects as needed.

Commitment

Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

Preferred Education

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field

Preferred Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and general office skills

Ability to communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders

Ability to research, organize, prioritize, and provide professional customer service

Ability to exercise appropriate personal initiative and accountability with exceptional follow through, attention to detail