Assistant Director of Administrative Operations

About This Role

The Assistant Director of Administrative Operations assists Department Head in management of programmatic and project functions within the Department of Agronomy.  Supports major executive functions to include faculty searches, startup packages, evaluations, promotion and tenure, and other critical services.

About Us

Agronomy faculty and staff are leading the charge in groundbreaking research and technology for agriculture.  By combining classroom, lab, and field experiences, we encourage learning and knowledge across disciplines.  Join us and help move Agronomy into the future.

Worksite Option

This position is required to be performed on-site.  Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year relevant experience such as providing administrative/programmatic support, coordination for an administrator, scheduling/calendar management, support for events, meetings, speaking engagements or special projects, preparation of documents for signature, and communication support.
• May also include problem solving and analytical responsibilities.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Advanced degree in any discipline, particularly business management and/or communications is highly preferred.
• Three or more years related administrative experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to research and analyze administrative problems, make recommendations, and take appropriate course of action.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team with accountability for results.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and pay attention to accuracy, detail and follow through.
• Demonstrate customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, innovative and receptive to taking on new or changing responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tapped, and discretion and maintain integrity with sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including composition and editing.
• Experience with writing news releases or other articles or preparation or drafting of newsletters
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proven ability to be inclusive and interact effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of an ability to learn university policies and procedures.
• High proficiency with technology, including skills with Microsoft Office suite (specifically word, excel, online calendaring, scheduling)
• Ability to utilize KSU computer programs, KSI S, HRIS, CONCUR, and Canvas
• Supervisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and make difficult decisions.
• Event planning experience.

Sponsorship Eligibility:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1.  Letter of Interest
2.  Resume
3.  Contact information for at least three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.  For best consideration apply by March 16, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

 $47,476 to $73,596 annually.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Please note:  the minimum salary for this position is $47,486.  Actual salary will be determined based on candidate’s experience, education, internal equity and departmental funding.  Salary offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range.  The range indicated includes both the typical hiring range and potential future progression.