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Kansas Employer Administrative Specialist in Wichita, Kansas
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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 worldthis is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Do you have a keen eye for small details, strong communication skills, and enjoy working with others? We are currently looking to hire a Graduate Assistantship Specialist to join the Graduate School. In this position, some of the primary responsibilities will include thoroughly reviewing and processing employment authorization requests, review of state and federal mandates to ensure compliance per employment guidelines, interaction with students, staff, and faculty daily, and upkeep of data entry for tuition waivers, requests, and insurance benefits. If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, please apply below!
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 committed to inclusive excellence.WSUis 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
Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field
Preferred Ex perience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Energetic self-starter with highly developed organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate a positive, friendly and professional demeanor in person, phone, and written communications
- High attention to detail; ability to detect and correct discrepancies in information or records
- Ability to handle a large volume of paperwork accurately and quickly, while working under a deadline
- Familiarity with and experience using Excel, Outlook and Word in a professional setting