Special Assistant
Listed on 2026-05-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Assistant
Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary: $42,357 - $46,879
Work type: Staff/Unclassified
Basic FunctionTo provide specialized knowledge in an area related to higher education. Reports to designated supervisor.
Duties- Coordinate or assist in development and implementation of a program or project. May oversee day-to-day operations of a program or project.
- Serve as liaison for area of specialization; answer questions and provide advice on issues related to area of specialization.
- Assist in analyzing information, conducting research and developing and preparing reports related to area of specialization.
- Serve on various department, division, and University committees.
- May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree and two years' relevant experience; or associate's degree and five years of business and/or academic experience; or seven years of business and/or academic experience.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in KSU hiring processes such as the faculty RTP, replacement for Flashfolio, Scholarly, Page Up for searches and hiring, ePAF preparation, FLAC, the upgraded Campus Works for hiring hourly students, Time Clock Plus, Position Request form, Position Authorization form, Employee Transaction Workflow (ETW), Salary Redistribution.
AssessmentsAsterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
None
Work ScheduleNot specified.
Additional InformationMust pass a security check.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff.
We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
DisclaimerThe intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
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