Kansas State University
About This Role
The office
specialist manages the Student Belonging office functions and provides administrative support to departmental staff. The position is
essential to the purpose of the office because of the daily involvement with multiple clients, including students, parents, faculty, staff,
and the general public.
About Us
As part of the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs (DASSA),
we work to provide an impactful and holistic K-State experience by closely aligning student life resources with academic support programs
and services. Student Belonging partners across all sectors of the university to foster an atmosphere in which all students are supported,
celebrated, and included.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site. On-site 5 days
per week
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of
relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or higher.
- Three (3) years of
experience in general office or clerical work. Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office assistant. - Knowledge and
proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point. - Knowledge of office management systems and
procedures. - Knowledge of office equipment (copiers, printers, fax machine, etc.)
- Knowledge of procurement practices and
procedures, including university policies and regulations. - Knowledge and experience in higher education.
- Excellent
analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, proofreading, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task. - Excellent skills
in time management and the ability to prioritize work. Includes a high level of initiative in completing duties quickly and accurately. - Excellent skills in management techniques that foster teamwork, creativity, and problem solving.
- Ability to work with critical
deadlines and perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and
in written form. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and representatives of other
agencies and/or departments. - Ability to lead by example – work ethic, integrity, positive attitude, etc.
- Ability to work
in a higher education environment.
Additional Role Information:
- May be required to lift up to 25
pounds
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing
basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- Letter of interest
detailing experience as it applies to this position. - Resume
- Three professional references with contact information.
Application Window
Apply by October 12, 2025.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$14.54 – $20.20 per hour
To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/office-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states
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