Category: Job Openings

The Graduate School is looking for a graduate student success specialist to join its team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the success of students. In this role, you will assist with developing, implementing and executing all programs, events and services for students.

Working closely with faculty, students and administrators enhancing research initiatives, the associate dean for research in the College of Engineering will foster collaborations, secure funding and facilitate the dissemination of research outcomes.

The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of research methodologies, a strong track record of scholarly accomplishments, success in winning extramural research funding and the ability to cultivate a collaborative environment conducive to research excellence.

Working closely with faculty, students and administrators enhancing research initiatives, the associate dean for research at the College of Engineering will foster collaborations, secure funding and facilitate the dissemination of research outcomes.

The associate dean must have a deep understanding of research methodologies, a strong track record of scholarly accomplishments, success in winning extramural research funding and the ability to cultivate a collaborative environment conducive to research excellence.

The associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Engineering serves as the chief operating officer for the undergraduate and graduate academic programs in the college.

The role will assist in the leadership and oversight of undergraduate and graduate affairs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs at the forefront of engineering education and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Collaboration with faculty and staff will allow the associate dean to develop and implement innovative strategies enhancing undergraduate and graduate educational experiences.

The candidate’s passion will be fueled in multiple ways in the role as they will have the opportunity to create and lead new initiatives. The role has involvement in program management, faculty and student support, academic standards, assessment and accreditation, stakeholder engagement, as well as the previously mentioned new initiatives.

The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) in the Hugo Wall School of Fairmount College is growing. It is excited to have launched the Heartland Environmental Justice Center recently and continue to serve communities in the Midwest and across the nation with capacity building for environmental finance.

The EFC is currently seeking an administrative specialist and grants coordinator. The role of this new position is to help both centers fulfill their mission by supporting administrative processes, coordinating with partners and tracking and reporting on our grants. The role will support the director and multiple staff through a variety of administrative tasks, coordinate with grant subrecipients and research office staff to ensure grant requirements and budgets are being met, and compile data, drafts and reviews for quarterly and annual grant reporting.

The College of Engineering is hiring a lab manager for its Innovation Hub, a hands-on prototyping lab located within the John Bardo Center on the Innovation Campus. The lab features rapid prototyping and small scale manufacturing equipment, perfectly equipped to transform ideas into reality.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least three years of experience working in an engineering laboratory or related environment.

The Public Policy & Management Center (PPMC) is hiring a center financial specialist.

The role will support a team that assists the community, local government and professional associations. PPMC is looking for someone who is task oriented and looking for a career with a deeper purpose. This position requires accomplishing the daily administrative needs of the office and managing financial records.

High school diploma or equivalent is required by hire date. Three years of experience in accounting, finance or related field is required. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one year of experience.

The College of Applied Studies (CAS) is looking for a graduation coordinator and administrative specialist to join its team.

The position involves training and supervising student workers, overseeing undergraduate graduation in the CAS and ensuring students are on track to graduate through degree audits. It also includes various administrative tasks to support the CAS advising center. Responsibilities encompass database management, compliance monitoring, event coordination, budget preparation and maintaining graduation records.

The role involves processing degree applications, advising students on academic matters and coordinating commencement ceremonies. It plays a crucial role in supporting department programs and services while ensuring smooth operations in the CAS advising center.

The College of Health Professions dean’s office is seeking applicants for its scholarship and events coordinator position.

The position will be responsible for coordinating and hosting various events that promote the college and its programs to prospective and current students, such as the annual CHP week, Clash of the Colleges and high school recruiting events. They also manage the scholarship program communications and fund administration for the college, ensuring that eligible students receive the financial support they need to succeed academically. Additionally, this position oversees the compliance and progress of scholarship recipients, coordinates with other departments to enhance recruitment and outreach efforts, and collaborates with university staff and students to foster academic success.

Parking Services is looking for two new parking officers to join their team on the main Wichita State campus.

You can have a part in making sure people aren’t tempted to park in places where they are not allowed to park. Other responsibilities include vehicle assist calls, setting up and tearing down parking lot reservations, writing citations and providing great customer service.