Wichita State University

6 job(s) at Wichita State University

Wichita State University Fort Worth, TX
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
Bring Shocker Nation to the people! Recruiting for a university continuing to grow, (even a pandemic couldn’t slow us down) is a big job & we need your help to do it. Using your relational skills to not just recruit students but also help the family understand what we have to offer no matter what their experience with higher education is. This relies on your professional yet relatable communication as well as being responsive to all the questions & concerns students have. Creating & maintaining student relationships allows your outgoing side to shine. Then since you will know how to market the university to all types, we will put you in front of our audiences around the area speaking at events both large & small. Success means managing your daily schedule, being organized & timely for activities (factoring in travel time). If you get stuck with ideas for your territory, have no fear, you can reach out to your team & other organizations in the area to help spark some fresh innovative concepts. Hurry up & jump on this remote position & have a career with an urban university that just doesn’t stop! This is a hybrid position as a   WSU   employee working in the Ft Worth Metro area with regular attendance at Ft Worth area schools. Summary of Responsibilities Primarily responsible for recruiting prospective students from a set territory outside of Kansas. In addition, serves as the lead recruiter for certain high schools and/or community colleges. Essential Functions Recruits students outside of Kansas in designated schools and geographic regions, which includes follow-up with recruits by phone, mail and other personal communications streams to meet weekly and monthly recruiting goals. Develops and implements recruitment programming for students, parents, and counselors. Works with campus departments to coordinate recruitment programs. Represents the University at specified schools, college and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars outside of the normal recruitment territory. Contributes to overall recruitment efforts for the University, particularly in areas outside of direct responsibility. Facilitates office coverage and participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University. Markets scholarships and participates in selections process when appropriate. Manages budgets related to program and visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings from assigned programs and/or visits. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in education, business or related field by hire date Minimum Experience One (1) year of experience in recruiting, admissions or related field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to gain knowledge of all facets of   WSU   student life & admissions/enrollment processes, and communicate accordingly with constituents. Commitment to diversity with successful experience working with diverse populations. Obtain functional knowledge of Office of Admissions procedures, processes, and protocols. Knowledgeable to work with WSU’s information systems and understand the functioning of admissions data. Have a sense of belonging with the team and contribute to existing team. Capable of self-directed time management with limited supervision to complete needed duties both for scheduled events with local area schools &   WFH   settings. Pay Information Range beginning $40,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Jan 18, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to embrace the Baby Yoda vibes and guide our future Jedi through their academic journey? We’re on the lookout for someone to join our crew and guide first-year students through the educational galaxy. If you like to stay busy with a vast amount of variety in your daily topics & know how to make personal connections, this ship is the one you want to catch! Aspects to look forward to in this role are being a Jedi in the ways of advising, financial aid virtuoso, a Yoda for outreach & data rockstar. We need someone who can seamlessly blend with our current team as we rely on each other abundantly & truly love utilizing each other as resources. Your organization must be on point as you will meet with all students throughout the year where customization to their needs is priority. Advocate for your students & coordinate with departments across the university to ensure they are informed & progressing. Engage students in outreach/ orientation events, to inform & welcome them to WSU, which loves students from all backgrounds. Don’t be afraid to ask questions as we encourage it in order to learn the far reaches of all aspects you will assist with. This position not only focuses on the Engineering department but is also a OneStop Specialist, meaning you are learning how to handle all aspects of advising that’s connected to many other departments, essentially learning “the way”. We are using “the force” to reach all those qualified for the position to apply now & come to our galaxy! Summary of Responsibilities Assists prospective and first-year students with educational advising, processes and procedures. Collaborates with appropriate staff and University departments to facilitate seamless service and resolutions to student and customer inquiries. May lead staff and oversee special projects. Essential Functions Advises first-year students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality. Provides financial aid, student accounts, and registration support services to prospective and first-year students across multiple disciplines, tracks inquiries, coordinates with departments, and assists with policy and procedure changes. Educates students and campus community on academic programs, processes, and procedures. Collaborates with various departments to enhance educational services and opportunities. Participates in outreach and recruitment activities as department representative. Verifies, maintains and ensures accuracy of data and program documentation in internal and external records system and reviews reports as assigned. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in related field by hire date Minimum Experience Three (3) years of experience in academic advising, finance, enrollment, admissions, or related field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong organizational & time management skills Attention to detail Customer service, relational & advocacy mindset Strong interpersonal communication skills Proficient with technology including all typical office software Pay Info Range beginning at $40,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Jan 18, 2024
Full time
An office is a place where dreams come true – Michael Scott. The person selected for this position will have the requisite experience and confidence needed to assist with the daily needs of the department and the eagerness to jump right in as we implement our new E-Procurement system. We need your work ethic and pride to drive you through learning all the regulations under which the university must operate. Bring your motivation to deliver high quality and adaptive results within the bounds of policy and with the resources at hand. Your documentation of solutions or processes, thorough and professional correspondence with requestors, and a robust understanding of policy &/or regulations will give you a leg up in this office. Just like Michael Scott said, “It’s never too early for ice cream.” The world’s best boss would agree with us in that it’s never too early to submit your application for this position! Summary of Responsibilities Assists with coordinating the process for acquisition of goods and services for campus departments. Essential Functions Reviews for compliance and processes requisitions for the acquisition of goods and services. Researches, analyzes and evaluates requisitions based on procurement standards and makes recommendations to leadership based on procurement standards. Assists in issuing and preparing bids. Assists with contract administration for established University enterprise agreements. Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent by hire date Minimum Experience Five (5) years of experience in procurement or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Applied knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles as related to purchasing and contracts Comprehensive knowledge of complex procurements Ability to administer all aspects of sourcing according to laws and codes Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment Proven ability to work effectively with directors, co-workers, vendors, outside contractors, and the general public Pay Info Range beginning $19.75/hr, adjusted based on qualifications
Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Jan 18, 2024
Full time
Is your thumb on the pulse of all things trending? That makes you a marketing maven for us then. Someone with a passion for graphic design and a knack for social media is what we’re aiming for. This is your chance to be a member of our high-energy, fast-paced team that’s setting trends and making waves for the recruitment of students to WSU. You need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and jump in on a variety of projects, as this team does everything together & in a collaborative way! We want to see you grow not just in your professional development but with us as a team & the university as a whole. Utilize your graphic design background for stunning multimedia materials. Infuse your creativity into all aspects of our content, with it having an integrated focus on college recruiting. Stay ahead of the curve, incorporating the latest trends into our marketing strategy. Making those trends mean something for WSU & the audience we reach. To sum it up your hard work pays off with, career growth, a positive team atmosphere & where you get to embrace being a jack/jill of all trades contributing to various aspects of marketing & our student recruitment. So we don’t know what you’re waiting for, you should apply & show us you’re the bulls-eye for us! Summary of Responsibilities Provides outreach to prospective or current students, faculty and staff, and/or external partners. Collaborates with others on the creation and design of printed and digital materials. Essential Functions Engages with on and off-campus customers and related departments. Enhances customer base and strengthens the unit and/or University’s image. Coordinates the development and implementation of promotional projects, events, and/or presentations. Collaborates with stakeholders on the design and layout, and prepares visually appealing branding elements and finished products for use in print and digital mediums while maintaining the University brand and image. Develops written and digital marketing materials for recruitment and/or department program use. Minimum Education 60 hours of college coursework in communications, marketing or related field by hire date Minimum Experience Three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 hours can be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to gain knowledge of all facets of WSU student life & admissions/enrollment processes, and communicate accordingly with constituents. Ability to gain functional knowledge of Office of Admissions procedures, processes, and protocols. Capable to work with WSU’s information systems and understand the functioning of admissions data. Tendency towards collaboration and positive teamwork. Familiarity with social media platforms, their audience & functioning. Pay Info:  Range beginning at $40,000/yr with minimal variance based on qualifications
Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Jan 18, 2024
Full time
We are seeking an IT professional knowledgeable in both critical human and tech issues. Leadership isn’t represented by a title, it can be in leading the way with innovative uses of technology, connecting with other to forge better relationships, representing a positive culture or being a point person on projects & services. We want someone to bring fresh ideas and respectfully challenge the status quo, hence, keeping members of their team from implementing narrow-minded resolutions. Your focus is not on being the expert everyone comes to but as someone who is willing to learn new ways & ensures the team benefits from dissemination of that knowledge. If you have the technical knowledge & experience of the IT world plus the people skills needed to forge relationships & are able to blend them together effectively, please apply for this opportunity as soon as possible to join us! Duties Include: Integration and automation Microsoft Configuration Manager AD CS, and its integration with MCM PowerShell, and integration with Azure Azure Graph API AD DS / AAD integrations with on-premises and cloud systems Azure AD SSO, AD FS, Shibboleth Group Policy Management / Intune Policies TeamDynamix or other ITSM tool experience Service lifecycle management M365 Entitlement management Certificate life management cycle, revocation, and validation Key archival and recovery TLS certificate generation and maintenance Application and service monitoring and alerting setup, maintenance, and tuning AD object and OU management Microsoft 365 Global Administration Security and Ops Participation in PEN testing and security assessments, and after-action hardening activities required Security tiering of AD / AAD. Conditional Access Policies DUO, Microsoft MFA, or other two-factor authentication experience Alert monitoring / tuning / escalation Authentication, access, and authorization SIEM Experience (Splunk, Sentinel, ArcSight, etc.) Summary of Responsibilities Installs, configures, and maintains the server infrastructure and enterprise applications for the University and assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the server environment. May assist and direct less experienced staff members and other University partners. Essential Functions Performs daily server administration tasks and participates in a 24/7 on-call support rotation. Monitors, analyzes, and resolves problems associated with the server infrastructure. Provides 2nd/3rd level customer support to identify, explain, and resolve technical issues relating to the server infrastructure. Tunes performance and configures high availability of the server infrastructure Participates in defining security protocols and practices and follows established security protocols and practices to ensure the security of the server infrastructure. Participates in the capacity planning process for the server infrastructure. Leads infrastructure projects and advises on new or optimal technologies or methods to improve the functionality and/or efficiency for the server infrastructure. Coaches, trains, or mentors less experienced staff members. Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent by hire date Minimum Experience Two (2) years of experience in desktop or computer administration. Every 60 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience, not to exceed two (2) years of experience. Six (6) years of experience in server administration, Linux or Windows as appropriate for position. Preferred Experience Active Directory: Knowledge of Active Directory (AD). Proven experience in architecting, planning, and implementing complex AD infrastructures. Ability to perform root cause analysis of complex AD-related issues. Understanding of scalability, security, and performance considerations and the ability to recommend and implement best practices. Knowledge of AD authentication protocols, including designing and executing AD migrations or upgrades. Microsoft 365 Expertise: Architecting, designing, and implementing tailored M365 solutions, aligning with business strategies. Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and managing M365 collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive. Comfortability with designing and implementing M365 collaboration solutions. Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and its integration with M365, including user synchronization, authentication, and conditional access policies. Proficiency in integrating M365 with third-party solutions and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring a unified IT ecosystem. Servers and Infrastructure: Expertise in Windows Server administration, including performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and high availability configurations. Understanding of PKI (ADCS, Kerberos, Certificates, etc.) in the Microsoft enterprise context Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Active Directory Skills: Proven experience in architecting, planning, and implementing complex AD infrastructures, including forests, domains, trust relationships, and replication topologies. Deep understanding of scalability, security, and performance considerations and the ability to recommend and implement best practices. Advanced knowledge of AD authentication protocols, such as Kerberos and NTLM, with the ability to troubleshoot complex authentication issues. Microsoft 365 Skills: Expertise in architecting, designing, and implementing M365 solutions tailored to organizational needs, aligning with IT and business strategies. Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and managing M365 collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business. Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory Connect and its integration with M365, including user synchronization and authentication. Proficiency in integrating M365 with third-party solutions and on-premises infrastructure. Servers and Infrastructure Skills: Expert knowledge in Windows Server administration, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and high availability configurations. Understanding of PKI (ADCS, Kerberos, Certificates, etc.) in the Microsoft enterprise context. VMware, vCenter, stretch cluster architecture and environment patching. Communication and Leadership Skills: Well-developed oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate with other teams and drive initiatives forward, ensuring timely completion and adherence to best practices. Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think strategically, considering both the technical and business implications of decisions. Proven experience in developing technical roadmaps and strategies in alignment with broader IT and organizational goals. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to foresee potential issues and devise solutions proactively. Continuous Improvement and Learning Skills: Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Demonstrated ability to introduce and integrate new technologies or methodologies that drive efficiency and improve processes. Pay Info: Range beginning point $80,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Dec 12, 2023
Full time
What a full day it’s been, what an impact I’ve made! Mentally shifting from sensitive conversations, to querying for facts, to providing resources, to advising about policy compliance, all at a moment’s notice can be exhausting. For this vital role though, it’s a requirement to truly be successful. Establishing relationships, taking thorough notes, revering confidentiality as a must & knowing when to guide versus investigate are key components for the person we are seeking. This fresh team is looking to become a resource to the university where everyone reaches out for guidance & assistance in matters on sensitive subjects. If you enjoy helping others in a time of uncertainty or struggle, competent in report writing & willing to ask the hard questions to get to the bottom of things, we potentially want you for this position. Apply so we can start the examination of why you would be best for the role. Official applications accepted only through link: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/31163 Summary of Responsibilities Independently conducts investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship (dating) violence, and stalking involving University community members. Acts as a neutral party and provides an unbiased fact-finding report. Essential Functions Collaborates and consults with Equal Opportunity and/or Title IX to review and investigate complaints while ensuring a prompt, thorough and equitable response to reports and incidents. Provides periodic, timely updates regarding status of complaints received to help identify and address any patterns or systemic problems and to ensure that applicable policies are communicated to University stakeholders. Investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to, reports of protected-class discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender based discrimination Composes comprehensive investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarizes the evidence found, including information gathered from interviews conducted during the investigatory process, analyzes the matter within a legal framework, applies relevant laws, policies and procedures and makes findings and recommendations. Assists in coordinating responses and/or position statements for civil rights charges filed externally, including but not limited to, charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Kansas Human Rights Commission, and the Office of Civil Rights. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public administration, education or related field by hire date Minimum Experience One (1) year of experience in nondiscrimination, equal access, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, rules and regulations or related field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Collaborates and consults with Equal Opportunity and/or Title IX policies to review and investigate complaints. Provides periodic, timely updates regarding status of complaints received to help identify and address any patterns or systemic problems. Investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Coordinates and collaborates with University departments and compliance partners to support the University. Ability to composes comprehensive investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated. Develops, implements, coordinates and conducts educational programs and initiatives to educate and support faculty, staff, and students. Pay Info Pay range from $55,000-65,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications