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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

Are you a determined and dynamic individual looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking an organized and flexible person to support the largest program at the university. This pivotal role requires daily interaction with a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff, encompassing various cultures, ages, and beliefs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a multicultural environment, adeptly building professional relationships and guiding customers through any challenges or frustrations with a solution-focused approach. Success in this role hinges on maintaining a strong organizational system while demonstrating flexibility to adapt to evolving needs.\ If you are searching for a career that will keep you on your toes, allows you to be involved in an innovative field making waves, or in higher education, we invite you to apply for this opportunity!

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.