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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

We are looking for a mover of mountains with passion, leadership & project management! If youre looking to make a direct impact on communities in the public service realm, youll play a pivotal role in shaping our vision and strategy, in this role.\ \ As part of a forward-thinking team, we are committed to enhancing public services across the state. We have a team that is dedicated & drives positive impact in so many ways. Lead, manage, innovate, strategize, & inherit a system that got us to where we are but as we grow, we need a robust team & system to handle everything.\ \

1.Strategic Leadership:

- - Plan, manage and oversight of conference events & other high-profile events ensuring seamless execution. Including identifying content experts for conferences and training sessions. - Boards &/or associations management with exceptional & attentive business relationships. - Manage financials related to the events with all components being accounted for. - Entrepreneurial drive to create proposals and programming to ensure financial sustainability for the Center.

2.Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster strong relationships with volunteer boards, translating hot topics into actionable initiatives.
• Collaborate with all levels of government, associations, other agencies & state constituents, providing opportunities to come together & tackle profound needs of the community.

3.Vision to Action:

• Transform ideas into impactful programs &/or create solutions that benefit public services.
• Refine existing systems and explore innovative solutions.
• Delegate effectively to achieve strategic goals. Nurturing staff to execute the vision in place.

Let us have the chance to learn more about your passion & skills when you apply!

Summary of Responsibilities

Manages assigned public/social service program(s) to meet business and/or Center objectives. Develops and implements program plan(s). Oversees the day-to-day program(s) and/or Center activities including project schedules, budget tracking and development, and project and/or program administration.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with senior leaders to develop program and/or Center goals and infrastructure to align with defined business and/or Center strategy. Creates new or troubleshoots and improves upon existing processes, procedures or systems to meet program and/or Center goals.\ Manages program through creation of program plans, management tools and reporting capabilities. Performs project research and develops plans to effectively use program and/or Center resources. Develops metrics to measure program success against program goals.\ Manages, trains and leads cross-functional teams and/or agency partnerships and ensures resources are appropriately assigned to meet program and/or Center goals. Creates strategic partnerships with new or cultivates existing customers.\ Recommends program or project budget according to needs based on customer and/or leadership consultation. Monitors and adjusts project an d program plans as resource requirements change.\ Communicates and documents program and/or Center quality outcomes and progress metrics to senior leader and/or customers.\ Addresses and resolves major or complex issues to ensure program and/or Center goals remain on track.\ Oversees program staff including work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution. Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for staff actions. Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

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 clea