Senior Administrative Assistant – Department of Agriculture

Department
Agriculture/University Farm

Job Posting Title
Senior Administrative Assistant – Department of Agriculture

Job Description

This is a permanent, full-time, benefits eligible position. Positions at this level are expected to demonstrate professionalism and maintain security and confidentiality of office documents, records and information. This position uses standard office tools and technology. A successful candidate should be detailed-oriented and possess the ability to supervise and provide leadership to student employees in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency and one year of office experience or one year of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite 
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong written communication skills as shown by the applicant’s submitted material
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with office records management and organization of paper and electronic files
• Experience in a university setting

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check.

Salary: $13.98 per hour

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

Responsibilities:

• Oversee customer service operations, including walk-in, phone, and email communications
• Supervise and provide on-going training for student employees
• Monitor expenditures and reconcile monthly budget reports for the department accounts
• Process travel and purchasing requests
• Understand and implement university and state procedures and regulations
• Schedule advisor and department visits for incoming students
• Maintain the budget spreadsheets for the department accounts
• Perform other office management functions as needed or assigned by the Department Chair

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.

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.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name:  Dr. Clyde Cranwell

Email:  [email protected]

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

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
Agriculture/University Farm

Job Posting Title
Senior Administrative Assistant – Department of Agriculture

Job Description

This is a permanent, full-time, benefits eligible position. Positions at this level are expected to demonstrate professionalism and maintain security and confidentiality of office documents, records and information. This position uses standard office tools and technology. A successful candidate should be detailed-oriented and possess the ability to supervise and provide leadership to student employees in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency and one year of office experience or one year of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite 
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong written communication skills as shown by the applicant’s submitted material
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with office records management and organization of paper and electronic files
• Experience in a university setting

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Appointment Date: Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check.

Salary: $13.98 per hour

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

Responsibilities:

• Oversee customer service operations, including walk-in, phone, and email communications
• Supervise and provide on-going training for student employees
• Monitor expenditures and reconcile monthly budget reports for the department accounts
• Process travel and purchasing requests
• Understand and implement university and state procedures and regulations
• Schedule advisor and department visits for incoming students
• Maintain the budget spreadsheets for the department accounts
• Perform other office management functions as needed or assigned by the Department Chair

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.

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.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name:  Dr. Clyde Cranwell

Email:  [email protected]

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

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.