Career Center Office Manager & Operations Lead

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Career Center at the University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking an Office Manager to support a complex department, oversee the front desk, and coordinate career services resources and events. You will manage the Handshake system, recruit and supervise student staff, handle logistics for career fairs, and serve as a liaison on policies and procedures.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills and excellent written communication; compensation starts at $49,600 and is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or a Bachelor's degree with at least one year office experience.
• At least two years of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written communication skills demonstrated in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, employers, faculty, and staff at the UCC reception.
• Hire, train, and supervise 6–8 student employees.
• Relay service requests to appropriate UCC staff.
• Manage Handshake account access, data entry and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate job/internship entries and event logistics for career fairs.
• Schedule meetings, onboarding, and office space management.
• Generate reports on user engagement for Handshake and other systems.”],
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Skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University Career Center at the University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking an Office Manager to support a complex department, oversee the front desk, and coordinate career services resources and events. You will manage the Handshake system, recruit and supervise student staff, handle logistics for career fairs, and serve as a liaison on policies and procedures.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills and excellent written communication; compensation starts at $49,600 and is