The operations administrator provides support for major executive functions of the department to include faculty searches, startups, annual evaluations, promotion and tenure, sabbaticals, and other critical services for faculty; composes and creates correspondence/documents for Department Head and provides administrative support; oversees department communications and public relations activities organizes and manages department events; and special project for Head.
This position is on-site.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
-Proven ability to be inclusive and interact effectively in a diverse comma multicultural environment with a wide variety of stakeholders.
-Demonstrated ability to be flexible, innovative and receptive to tal-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.
-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
-Have 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
Please submit the following documents:
-Application through PageUp
-Resume
-Cover Letter (if desired)
Immediately and continues until position is filled, for best consideration apply by July 18,2025.
$20.30 - $31.45
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