Administrative Specialist - Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies

Department
Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies

Job Posting Title
Administrative Specialist - Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies

Job Description

This is a half-time position with benefits, 20 hours a week, with a minimum of four days per week. The weekly work schedule is flexible and will be determined by the department and the candidate hired. The administrative specialist reports to the Assistant Provost of TILT and performs various administrative and supervisor duties according to established policies and procedures.  This individual provides support for, and works collaboratively with staff of TILT.  A successful candidate must be detail-oriented; very organized; possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team; have excellent interpersonal skills; and have the ability to anticipate needs and proactively work the with minimal supervision to address them. 

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience or two years of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• More than two years of office experience
• Experience at an institution of higher education
• Proficient with Microsoft Office as evidenced by application documents
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative, manage deadlines, and be a problem solver
• Experience in supervision

Priority Deadline: Priority deadline for applying is September 7, 2021.

Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance.

Salary: $15.06 per hour, plus benefit package

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Administer Workday processes for staff and student employees
• Assist in managing an operating budget
• Manage accounts payable and receivable including purchasing
• Manage human resource-related processes including hiring, payroll, and expense reimbursement
• Supervise/coordinate the student worker daily activities, assign tasks and provide feedback as necessary
• Assist staff with scheduling meetings and appointments
• Arrange travel for staff and policy fellows
• Help organize internal department meetings
• Manage KACE Course Development platform, including tracking progress on existing course developments and adding new courses as needed.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Andrew Feldstein          

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-432-3302

About the department:

Serving the nearly 700 faculty at Fort Hays State University, Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies (TILT) collaborates with offices across campus to design, develop, and deliver relevant support and training for all faculty, full-time or adjunct, on-campus or online. We strive to provide meaningful professional development experiences in four key areas: pedagogy, scholarly research, service, and professional growth.

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Department
Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies

Job Posting Title
Administrative Specialist - Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies

Job Description

This is a half-time position with benefits, 20 hours a week, with a minimum of four days per week. The weekly work schedule is flexible and will be determined by the department and the candidate hired. The administrative specialist reports to the Assistant Provost of TILT and performs various administrative and supervisor duties according to established policies and procedures.  This individual provides support for, and works collaboratively with staff of TILT.  A successful candidate must be detail-oriented; very organized; possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team; have excellent interpersonal skills; and have the ability to anticipate needs and proactively work the with minimal supervision to address them. 

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience or two years of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• More than two years of office experience
• Experience at an institution of higher education
• Proficient with Microsoft Office as evidenced by application documents
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative, manage deadlines, and be a problem solver
• Experience in supervision

Priority Deadline: Priority deadline for applying is September 7, 2021.

Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance.

Salary: $15.06 per hour, plus benefit package

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Administer Workday processes for staff and student employees
• Assist in managing an operating budget
• Manage accounts payable and receivable including purchasing
• Manage human resource-related processes including hiring, payroll, and expense reimbursement
• Supervise/coordinate the student worker daily activities, assign tasks and provide feedback as necessary
• Assist staff with scheduling meetings and appointments
• Arrange travel for staff and policy fellows
• Help organize internal department meetings
• Manage KACE Course Development platform, including tracking progress on existing course developments and adding new courses as needed.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Andrew Feldstein          

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-432-3302

About the department:

Serving the nearly 700 faculty at Fort Hays State University, Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies (TILT) collaborates with offices across campus to design, develop, and deliver relevant support and training for all faculty, full-time or adjunct, on-campus or online. We strive to provide meaningful professional development experiences in four key areas: pedagogy, scholarly research, service, and professional growth.

ABOUT HAYS, KS

Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.