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Office Coordinator

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Position Title
Office Coordinator

Position Number
994434

Position Status
Full-Time

Regular Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm

Location
Wichita, KS - WSU Old Town

Description

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 world—this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities
If you are searching for an opportunity to join a great team, have variety in your daily responsibilities, and work closely with faculty, staff, and students, then your search may be over! The Office Coordinator will have budget and finance responsibilities, event planning and catering, and have the opportunity to exercise initiative and work independently. Come join the fun in Old Towne!

Summary of Responsibilities

Coordinates the office activities of a department including the reception area, business operations, and facilities.



Essential Functions

Ensures accurate maintenance of office records, manuals and documents keeping abreast of new policies and procedures and informs appropriate staff of changes. Coordinates all office functions including but not limited to administering staff changes, training, supplies, equipment maintenance, repairs and renovations.
Resolves office problems independently and facilitates solutions; confers with supervisor to resolve more complex situations.
Coordinates and schedules arrangements for meetings, conferences, and events. Performs clerical duties such as prepares and distributes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications.
May provide ongoing monitoring and tracking of department budget.



Commitment
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.

Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date



Preferred Education

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field.



Preferred Experience
experience in dealing with budgets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills for public interaction
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Word
  • Ability to compute, verify and compare figures and detect discrepancies in information and records
  • Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in an environment consisting of diverse individuals from varying backgrounds and cultures

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None



Sponsorship

User Export Compliance
No export control requirement.

Additional Information

Special Instructions

Department Information

Department
102119-Physician Assistant Program

Salary Information

Pay Information
Salary range begins at $17.75 and is commensurate with experience

Overtime Eligibility
Yes

Eligible for Shift Differential?
No

Benefits Eligible?
Yes

Benefit Information
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.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date
07/21/2023

Closing Date

Proposed Start Date
08/06/2023

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%



Physical Weight Category
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands

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Vision To be one of the nation’s premier urban public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve. Mission The mission of Wichita State Universit...

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