Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist

999871

Full-Time

Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

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 world—this is the place where you belong.

We seek a detail-oriented person to represent and support the school. Ideal candidates are well organized, detail focused and able to develop and maintain professional relationships. This is a front-facing position, so you must thrive in an environment that has daily interactions with staff, faculty, and students. Additionally, this role will oversee student workers, maintain financials, assist with accreditation preparation, and various student services offered by the school (such as large format printing, vinyl cutting, etc.) If you have a love and appreciation for visual arts and are able to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy, consider joining our team.

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

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.

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University 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 the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. 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 diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

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102097-Art, Design & Creative Industries

Commensurate with experience

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Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous time off accruals
• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 8 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Shared Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.