Category: Job Openings

Improve access to undergraduate research opportunities with your energy, creativity and enthusiasm and serve as the founding director of a new office for undergraduate research tentatively called the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub, located in the Ablah Library. It seeks a tenured faculty member to support the hub’s inauguration in a 0.5 director role. Some work may begin in summer 2024.

The position will provide overall strategic management in the areas of policy development, program management, financial management and fund raising, data reporting and evaluation, and staffing. It will also:

• Lead and manage with a primary mission to serve students, faculty and administrators as a resource and coordinated source of information about undergraduate research on campus and beyond.
• Evaluate needs and deliver services to students and faculty.
• Seek external funding.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to increase the accessibility and visibility of this office as the hub of information and advising for undergraduate research and related opportunities.

Strong communication is required for effective collaboration with internal and external constituents at all levels. If you are a researcher at heart but also love supporting the academic community, students and faculty in their ongoing development, this could be the next opportunity for you.

The College of Engineering is hiring a director of scholarships and scholar programs. The director will provide leadership and strategic direction for leveraging scholarship funds and scholar programs as key drivers for recruitment, retention and student success. The role entails direct involvement with donors, mentoring students and management of the scholarship and scholar programs.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in academic, student support services in higher education or a related field with two years of experience in a leadership role. Someone with knowledge of Scholarship Universe software is preferred.

The University Police Department is looking for an administrative specialist.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Feb. 18. To apply, go to the “Internal Employment Opportunities at WSU” link under the “Human Resources Links” tab in myWSU and follow the directions.

For questions, contact employment@wichita.edu.

The College of Engineering is hiring a project and office coordinator for its Office of the Dean. The role includes project-related tasks, such as coordinating and managing specified events, and administrative-related tasks, such as coordinating and scheduling arrangements for meetings and conferences. The new project and office coordinator will also oversee office supplies, office maintenance and several front desk student assistants.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have at least 60 hours of related college coursework, although a bachelor’s degree is preferred, and three years of relevant work experience.

The Division of Industry and Defense Programs (IDP) is looking for a director of revenue operations to oversee all aspects of revenue within the division.

To apply, use the “Internal Employment Opportunities at WSU” link in myWSU under the faculty/staff page.

For more information, contact IDP Human Resources at hr.idp@idp.wichita.edu.

The Barton School of Business Undergraduate Student Success Center is now hiring for an academic advisor position: Student success and retention coordinator.

The position will advise 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.

The Barton School of Business is looking for dynamic people to join its team. Positions open include business manager and brand experience and digital media manager:

• Business manager: The business manager is primarily responsible for overseeing financial, budgeting and strategic planning for divisions, colleges and departments. This role will assist with scholarship delegation, preparing financial reporting and administrative support.
• Brand experience and digital media manager: The Barton School is seeking a brand experience and digital media manager to lead its team and drive its brand’s message to new heights. This role will assist with graphic design, website management and social media platforms.

The College of Engineering is hiring an academic advisor for its School of Computing. The selected individual will advise students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist them in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. The individual will also interpret student needs and provide individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality.

The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience working in student services or a related field.

The Financial Operations team is seeking two new members for its team. The position will work with all numbers related to financials, so a keen eye for details, discrepancies and thoroughness are key for the position.

The payroll specialist will complete payroll transactions, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and auditing payroll transactions, compiling financial reports and reconciling accounts.

Learn more and apply for the payroll specialist role or senior payroll specialist role.

The Barton School of Business Student Success Center is accepting applications for its office coordinator position. The position is responsible for supporting daily operations for an active student-facing office, helping schedule student appointments, record keeping, managing budgets, problem solving and managing student workers.

The position will also take a leading role in scheduling and planning events.