Veteran Student Support Admin - Part-Time Onsite

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support the Veteran Student Support Services program. This on-site role serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and community partners, handling reception, clerical tasks, and light database work.

The position requires attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a student-centered environment, with duties spanning event coordination, records

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or coursework in business, office administration, or a related field.
• Experience with database management, data entry, or student information systems.
• Experience working in higher education, TRIO programs, or student services.
• Familiarity with military culture and serving veterans, service members, and military-connected students.
• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, or special events.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional front-office reception and customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other communications.
• Schedule appointments and maintain staff calendars as needed.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and other program documents.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate student records in program databases and university systems.
• Assist with tracking student participation, services, and outcomes to support federal grant reporting.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files in accordance with university and federal confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with planning and coordinating workshops, orientations, student events, and outreach activities.
• Order, organize, and maintain office supplies and program materials.
• Support the VSSS team with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Front-office reception

Data entry

Calendar management

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree or coursework in business/office administration

Tools

Databases

Student information systems

Job description

Wichita State University is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support the Veteran Student Support Services program. This on-site role serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and community partners, handling reception, clerical tasks, and light database work.

The position requires attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a student-centered environment, with duties spanning event coordination, records