Administrative Specialist

Emporia State University is seeking applications for an Administrative Specialist for the School of Visual & Performing Arts Deans Office. This is a 12-month onsite position, benefits eligible and based in Emporia, KS.

• Have a positive attitude and are people oriented.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have the ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Have the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with a team.
• Put your skills and abilities to work in a fast-paced, dynamic university environment.

• Provide support to the units within the school and assist in optimal operation.
• Assist Students and Faculty and respond to initial program inquiries and unit/school emails.
• Answer Phones, greet visitors, copy, file, monitor supplies, and compose documents.
• Initiate forms, assist in compiling data, data entry, and maintain databases.
• Organize and help with school events.
• Coordinate the completion of paperwork, while maintaining budgets.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of administrative or office support experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with at least 1 year of administrative or office experience
• One year of experience managing budgets and/or governmental purchasing
• Familiarity with Banner, Quicken, Quickbooks, or other budgeting systems

• Salary: $18.47 - $19.90 hourly
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Base pay is one component of Emporia State Universitys total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the whole you with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive Well-being Benefits For You And Your Family That Include

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver

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