Senior Administrative Assistant Department of Economics Finance and Accounting
Senior Administrative Assistant Department of Economics Finance and Accounting
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Senior Administrative Assistant Department of Economics Finance and AccountingJob Description
The Senior Administrative Assistant provides administrative and general office support duties for the department chair and faculty in the Department of Economics Finance and Accounting. Duties include office management administration of departmentrelated communications records management bookkeeping and marketing/social media. A successful candidate will be able to work independently anticipate needs proactively and have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This position also supervises student employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree or higher and three years of experience in an office or administrative setting. Strong written communication skills proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) ability to create marketing materials and utilize social media platforms and familiarity with the Workday student system. Supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin on April 20 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
SALARY: $15.03 per hour plus benefit package
APPOINTMENT DATE: Preferred start date of May 27 2025 but a later start date can be negotiated.
BENEFITS: To view FHSUs competitive benefits package visit FHSU Benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Records and Data Management
- Perform bookkeeping tasks such as tracking expenditures for the departments state and Foundation accounts.
- Submit invoices for payment and reconcile credit card charges.
- Process travel reimbursement for the chair and faculty within the department.
- Maintain an organized system of data and records to be shared with the department chair and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of office supplies and equipment.
Communication Scheduling and Event Planning
- Coordinate communication between the department office and other offices at the university.
- Assist the department chair in determining class schedules for faculty and make sure schedules are prepared and submitted on time.
- Plan meetings and events for the department.
- Assist the Robbins Banking Institute coordinator and the Kansas Bankers Association with activities involving the Robbins Banking Institute.
- Assist with itineraries for campus interviews and reimbursements for candidates applying for positions within the department
Technology and Social Media Management
- Develop proficiency in Workday the universitys online platform for managing student records to process financial transactions process travel reimbursements and perform HR tasks.
- Oversee the departments social media accounts and maintain the departments webpages to ensure accurate information.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position please visit FHSU Careers.
Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume along with names and contact information for three professional references.
Application documents should be submitted in one PDF file.
If you have questions regarding the position please contact:
Name: Dosse Toulaboe
Phone: or
About the Department
The Department of Economics Finance and Accounting is one of four departments in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at FHSU and offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate instruction in the accounting economics and finance disciplines. Currently the degree and majors offered by the department are a B.B.A. in Accounting; a B.B.A. in Accounting with a concentration in public accounting a B.B.A. in Finance a B.B.A. in Finance with concentrations in banking economics and financial planning; and a B.B.A. in International Business and Economics. Minor programs in accounting economics finance banking and international business and economics and certificate programs in accounting banking economics finance and insurance are also offered. Website: the College
The college consists of four departments: Applied Business Studies; Economics Finance and Accounting; Informatics; and Management and consists of more than 50 fulltime faculty supported by key staff. In addition to a wide range of undergraduate programs it has a Master of Business Administration program and offers Master of Professional Studies degrees in Human Resource Management and varying areas of Informatics as well as graduate work in the area of Corporate Communications and Business Education. The RCOBE is housed in the historic but recently remodeled McCartney Hall and Hammond Hall. In addition to oncampus offerings the college offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees online. It also participates in joint degrees with two partner universities in China as well as other international partnerships. Website: of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays a vibrant college town of approximately 20000 located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education health care professional services shopping culture and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement Hays Aquatic Park Smoky Hill Country Club Hays Municipal Golf Course and extensive walking running and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating fishing and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent PreK and K12 public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants major retail outlets a low unemployment rate and very short commute times the city provides a safe welcoming lowcost highquality living environment for the residents who call Hays America home.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender race religion national origin color age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes workingafterretirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or for further information on how this might affect you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
