The Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) is hiring a community initiatives manager. Applicants should have a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. They should also be passionate about moving our community and state forward on important issues such as education, mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion. If you are eager to help us achieve these goals and continue Wichita State University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, apply today.

The job duties and description include the following:

  • Work Hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday with occasional hours before or after work by project.
  • Must have Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public administration or related field.
  • Must have minimum experience of five years in public or nonprofit sector or related field.
  • Must have one year of experience in a supervisory role.
  • Pay will be commensurate with experience. The range begins at $70,000 per year with benefits.
  • Lead community engagement and coalition projects.
  • Oversee staff on community engagement projects.
  • Lead diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Solicit and secure funding.
  • Provide recommendations for program improvement.
  • Participate with other department program service coordinators as needed.
  • Must work full-time at 40 per week.
  • The community initiatives manager will work at Lindquist Hall (Room 316) (Employee can work remotely after being onboarded. In-person work is preferred, but remote work is allowed due to COVID protocols or personal needs.)

For more information, contact 316-978-6526 or sarah.shaffer@wichita.edu.

Women in Public Service Annual Celebration on October 21st at 5:30 in the John Bardo Center lobby

Join Women in Public Service for the 2021 annual celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the John Bardo Center lobby.

For their lifetime commitment to public service, WPS will honor Kathy Sexton, city manager for the city of Derby, and Lisa Dodson, PPMC research and program evaluation manager.

Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Cash bar is available.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition logo

This program manager position (MHSAC executive director) at the Public Policy & Management Center at WSU is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Wichita area communities by helping our most vulnerable people in crisis get resources to help manage through mental health and substance abuse issues.

Questions? Contact sarah.shaffer@wichita.edu.

Please join us to celebrate Lisa Dodson’s retirement on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Corbin Hall Fountain Patio. Feel free to come and go.

Please join us to celebrate Lisa Dodson’s more than 35 years of service to Wichita State University 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 29 at the Corbin Hall Fountain Patio.

Brief remarks will be given at 4 p.m. by Misty Bruckner, WSU Public Policy and Management Center director. Light refreshments will be provided. Feel free to come and go.

 

Built Resilient Women in Public Service 2021

Join Women in Public Service for an in-person luncheon noon-1 p.m. June 18 at the RSC Beggs Ballroom. The event will include women in the field and Monique Garcia, Kansas Health Foundation community relations director, who will speak about “Serving and Holding Purpose: The Power of a Mindful Truth.”

To attend, please register by 5 p.m. June 14.

For more information, or to register, visit the official invite here.