Strategic Academic Affairs Administrator

Kansas Health Science University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical & dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee events

Job summary

Kansas Health Science University is seeking an Academic Affairs Administrator Operations who will serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Dean of the COM. The role oversees accountability, administrative excellence, and operational leadership across Academic Affairs.

You will manage budgets, prepare reports, supervise staff, and coordinate curricular delivery and accreditation readiness while aligning initiatives with university priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of work-related experience in academic administration or medical education is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational and operational leadership skills, with the ability to enforce accountability at all levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to the VP and Dean, providing updates on strategic priorities and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor departmental progress on academic and operational initiatives, aligning with COM goals.
• Establish and maintain systems to track deliverables across Academic Affairs for faculty and staff accountability.
• Proactively identify areas requiring intervention and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Delegate tasks and deadlines to ensure compliance with departmental goals.
• Coordinate with academic leaders for curricular delivery and evaluation of offerings.
• Foster cross-departmental coordination to resolve challenges and maintain momentum.
• Enforce accountability by addressing delays and implementing solutions.
• Represent administration to maintain responsiveness of faculty and staff to academic needs.
• Provide high-level administrative support including confidential communications, travel, and scheduling.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries for decision-making.
• Coordinate meetings and events for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Assist Ex. Assistant for the Dean in governance of C-suite operations.
• Manage special projects and assignments as directed.
• Oversee office operations, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Support accreditation reporting and compliance documentation.
• Lead and supervise administrative staff within Academic Affairs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational leadership

Accountability enforcement

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Kansas Health Science University is seeking an Academic Affairs Administrator Operations who will serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Dean of the COM. The role oversees accountability, administrative excellence, and operational leadership across Academic Affairs.

You will manage budgets, prepare reports, supervise staff, and coordinate curricular delivery and accreditation readiness while aligning initiatives with university priorities.