The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks an administrative associate to join our dynamic, flourishing, and congenial workplace. We seek an associate who is a fast learner, provides excellent customer service, excels in decision making, and takes the initiative to help where needed. This person works closely with and supports the dean’s executive associate, and the hospitality and communications coordinators to support aspects of running a well-organized operation. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, friendly, conducts themself in a courteous manner, presents a positive and professional image, and enjoys being part of a team environment. This position requires in-person presence on the Lawrence, KS Campus.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at:
https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistanceKU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.