Director’s Office & Operations Manager

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas – Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies (LSI) on the Lawrence campus seeks an Office Manager to support the LSI Director, Co-Director and four Associate Directors in the Central Office. This role is the face of the LSI in professional communications with deans, faculty, and university officials.

Responsibilities include managing the Central Office, calendars, travel arrangements, space coordination, and event planning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 5 years of office experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the LSI Central Office including reception, inventory, mail, and communications.
• Coordinate calendars and travel for the Director, Co-Director and Associate Directors.
• Oversee space requests, assignments, and documentation; coordinate events and recruitment activities.
• Provide general office support, prepare presentations and assist with correspondence.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Kansas – Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies (LSI) on the Lawrence campus seeks an Office Manager to support the LSI Director, Co-Director and four Associate Directors in the Central Office. This role is the face of the LSI in professional communications with deans, faculty, and university officials.

Responsibilities include managing the Central Office, calendars, travel arrangements, space coordination, and event planning.