Office Specialist I

This position serves as a key member of the visitor experience team, supporting the daily operations of campus visits, events, customer service, and facility management.

  • 522082
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Recruitment and Admissions
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing at: Aug 25 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

This position serves as a key member of the visitor experience team, supporting the daily operations of campus visits, events, customer service, and facility management. As the first point of contact for guests, the role delivers exceptional customer service by providing accurate information, answering questions, and connecting visitors with appropriate resources. The role coordinates campus and group visit logistics by welcoming visitors, tracking attendance and CRM data, organizing tour dismissals, managing event communications, and providing real-time solutions to ensure a seamless and personalized visitor experience. The position also supports large-scale recruitment events through event preparation, inventory management, materials coordination, and collaboration with campus partners such as Parking Services. Additionally, this position maintains the functionality and appearance of the Berney Family Welcome Center by overseeing office upkeep, managing shared spaces and room reservations, monitoring inventories, and coordinating maintenance requests to ensure a welcoming and professional environment for all visitors.

About Us

The Office of Recruitment and Admissions is committed to helping prospective students discover their path to Kansas State University while providing exceptional service through the enrollment journey. Our team recruits and supports a wide range of student populations, including first-year, transfer, online, adult, military-connected, international, and returning students, through personalized outreach, campus visits, strategic partnerships, and innovated enrollment initiatives.
As part of the Division of Enrollment Management, we are a collaborative, student-centered team dedicated to expanding access to higher education, building meaningful relationships, and helping students find their place in the Wildcat Family. Whether connecting with students on campus, across Kansas, or around the world, we are passionate about creating opportunities and making a lasting impact on the future of K-State.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires six months of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent).
  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office assistant.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with visitors and campus partners.
  • Experience with student information systems.
  • Ability to maintain shifting priorities.
  • Excellent skills in time management and the ability to prioritize work. Includes a high level of initiative in completing duties quickly and accurately.

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:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: August 25,2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$13.22 - $16.52 hourly

 

 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.