Operations Assistant Graduate Workshops (7518)

Friends University is seeking to fill the Operations Assistant for the department of Graduate Workshops position in Wichita Kansas. The Operations Assistant for the department of Graduate Workshops includes handling education and online day-to-day activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Position requires performing a variety of tasks related to customer service Friends University computer applications communication data entry and correspondence. Key skills include attention to time constraints and details critical thinking and problem solving excellent verbal and written skills and social grace. Support as needed by the Graduate Workshops Director.

Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options up to 4 weeks of vacation 96 hours of sick leave per year up to 13 1/2 paid holidays half day Fridays June through July up to 5% retirement matching and free undergraduate tuition for you your spouse and your dependents.

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal professional and spiritual lives by adhering to the Universitys RISE Core Values (Respect Inclusion Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is:

Friends University a Christian University of Quaker heritage equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual spiritual and professional lives.

Minimum of one year office support experience required with background in report development preferred. Applicants must be proficient in the use of MS Office products. Spreadsheet (Excel) and database experience are required.

Bachelors degree required.

Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. An ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required.

A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel preferred. Aptitude in technology is required as training for in-house programs will be provided. Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email with accuracy. Responsible for confidential and secure information. Works with education clientele so may rely on previous work experience and judgment to accomplish goals and satisfaction needed for client. Ability to contribute to team effort demonstrate problem-solving skills and multitask in a fast-paced environment with patience are required skills. Knowledge of general office equipment (telephone copier etc.) is required.

Please visit our employment site at apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.

Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.