Administrative Associate
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
- Monitors workflow within the office in the designated area(s) and ensures that the tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Provides clerical support for the faculty, lecturers, and doctoral students, as authorized by the Area Director(s), including hiring of student employees.
- Maintains daily correspondence, ensuring that incoming and outgoing documents are properly processed and filed.
- Maintains electronic and/or paper filing systems, data bases, and record keeping.
- May arrange appointments and maintain calendars for Area Director(s).
- Screen’s inquiries and directs issues/questions to the appropriate Area Director(s), as necessary.
- Coordinates new faculty recruiting process for area including candidate application materials, interview schedules, and travel arrangements.
- Facilitates Course & Instructor Evaluations each semester.
- Initiates accounts payable process for financial transactions and travel reimbursements.
- Reconciles problems to ensure timely payment.
- Reviews and reconciles area budget reports utilizing Excel and/or an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
- Assists the Director(s) with financial records and budgets for the area, individual faculty, and other academic needs including PDA and GRF accounts.
- Maintains databases and processes for budgeting and donor accounting.
20% Constituent Relations. Coordinates and supports the relationships with constituents including advisory councils, donors, visiting scholars, corporate recruiters, other School of Business staff, students, and alumni. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Assists in the organization of advisory council meetings and area special projects/speakers.
- Maintains database of donor and alumni contact information. Receives and acknowledges donor gifts.
- Assists the Communications Department with the preparation and distribution of area-specific marketing materials.
- Reviews local and regional news publications for alumni career notices and initiates congratulatory correspondence.
- Coordinates schedules for visiting scholars in arranging lodging and travel; schedules meetings, dinners and sends acknowledgements.
- Works in coordination with Career Services staff, arranges lunches with corporate recruiters and area faculty.
10% Office Management, Student Supervision and Miscellaneous. Responsible for ensuring smooth office functions and participating as a valued team member of the School of Business staff.
- May recruit, supervise and train student assistants.
- Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the workflow of the office.
- Responsible for the procurement of supplies and maintenance of inventory records for the Area(s).
- Reviews and recommends technological and procedural changes to ensure compliance with policy and improve work processes.
- Attends business school staff and faculty assembly.
- Participates in school and university wide committees and groups as requested.
- Completes other job-related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency, plus two years of office experience; or two years of post-secondary education.
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience providing customer service, accounting, auditing and/or administrative support, as indicated on application materials. Professional experience may be concurrent with educational experience requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as demonstrated on application materials.
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of KU, state regulations or similar university structure.
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by cover letter.
- Past work experience demonstrating the ability to multi-task or work for multiple supervisors, as evidenced by work history.
- Experience organizing tasks, people, projects, or other highly skilled administrative tasks.
Application review date: 8/23/21 Contact Information to Applicantsbschoolhr@ku.edu Advertised Salary RangeMinimum $32,500; increasing with experience Work ScheduleM-F 8-5; possible occasional evening Application Review Begins23-Aug-2021 Anticipated Start Date06-Sep-2021
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The Jayhawk community is united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, transforming the academic experience, and creating solutions through innovative research. KU’s mission is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.
KU faculty and staff embrace our role as the state’s flagship university, AAU member and R1 institution that serves the state, nation and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit; and, we remain true to KU’s historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research and the healing power of service.
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The university attains high levels of research productivity and recognizes that faculty are part of a network of scholars and academicians that shape a discipline as well as teach it. KU staff are integral to our research success, participating in and supporting discoveries that expand knowledge and improve lives.
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Located just 40 minutes west of Kansas City, Lawrence offers the appeal of a mid-size, suburban town with quick access to the amenities of a large city, including an international airport. The Kansas City metro area is home to world-class museums and cultural activities, Jazz clubs and other nightlife venues, expansive shopping options, and exciting professional sports with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Sporting KC.
Kansas is in the center of the country, making it convenient and cost effective to fly or drive to destinations throughout the United States. Far from flat, the Flint Hills, just 90 minutes from Lawrence, offer panoramic vistas that showcase the breathtaking beauty of America.
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Something about Lawrence is magnetic. Long-time residents are never surprised when a KU student or employee from out of state decides to make Lawrence their permanent home. And, even those who do leave often find themselves returning to “the nest” at some point in the future. In fact, Lawrence has been named by several publications as one of the best places to retire.
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