Career Center Operations Lead

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, Lawrence campus, seeks an Office Manager to support the University Career Center. The role oversees a busy reception, manages the Handshake system and career event logistics, and coordinates office operations for a complex department serving students, employers, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include supervising 6–8 student employees, handling inquiries, coordinating campus-wide career resources, and supporting events and programs.

Qualifications

• Five years of office experience or a Bachelor's degree with one year of office experience.
• Two years of experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) as evidenced by materials.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by materials.

Responsibilities

• UCC Reception: manage reception and ensure high-quality service for students, employers, alumni, faculty, staff and departments; supervise 6-8 student employees; relay service requests.
• Career Management System/Event Support: manage Handshake accounts, assist with job/internship postings, communicate policies, coordinate event logistics and payments.
• Office Operations: schedule meetings, onboarding, facilities management, maintain space and meetings; update staff on policies.
• Career Resource Logistics: manage campus use of career resources and related inventories; analyze engagement data.
• Miscellaneous: participate in UCC Leadership team and represent UCC in campus meetings; perform CMS updates.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Kansas, Lawrence campus, seeks an Office Manager to support the University Career Center. The role oversees a busy reception, manages the Handshake system and career event logistics, and coordinates office operations for a complex department serving students, employers, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include supervising 6–8 student employees, handling inquiries, coordinating campus-wide career resources, and supporting events and programs.