Engineering Department Administrative Coordinator

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking an Administrative Associate to support the Mechanical Engineering Department’s day-to-day operations for faculty, staff, and students. The role handles front desk duties, scheduling, records management, and basic financial tasks to keep the department running smoothly.

Working primarily on-site with limited remote work possible by mutual agreement, this position requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience OR two years of post-secondary education.
• Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel as demonstrated in application materials.
• Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Front desk reception duties and managing student office helpers.
• Direct course evaluations and senior exit interviews; maintain calendar and mail.
• Prepare and update department directory and events calendar; manage keys and room schedules.

Skills

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Two years post-secondary education

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The University of Kansas is seeking an Administrative Associate to support the Mechanical Engineering Department’s day-to-day operations for faculty, staff, and students. The role handles front desk duties, scheduling, records management, and basic financial tasks to keep the department running smoothly.

Working primarily on-site with limited remote work possible by mutual agreement, this position requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in