Operations Assistant - Graduate Workshops

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill the Operations Assistant for the department of Graduate Workshops position in Wichita Kansas. The Operations Assistant for the department of Graduate Workshops includes handling education and online day-to-day activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Position requires performing a variety of tasks related to customer service, Friends University computer applications, communication, data entry, and correspondence. Key skills include attention to time constraints and details, critical thinking and problem solving, excellent verbal and written skills, and social grace. Support, as needed by the Graduate Workshops Director. Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Requirements

Minimum of one year office support experience required.
Proficient in the use of MS Office products.
Spreadsheet (Excel) and database experience are required.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
Aptitude in technology is required.
Knowledge of general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) is required.

Nice To Haves

Background in report development preferred.
A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Handling education and online day-to-day activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Performing a variety of tasks related to customer service, Friends University computer applications, communication, data entry, and correspondence.
Supporting the Graduate Workshops Director as needed.
Maintaining confidential information in a professional manner.
Effectively communicating via phone and email with accuracy.
Working with education clientele, relying on previous work experience and judgment to accomplish goals and satisfaction needed for client.
Contributing to team effort, demonstrating problem-solving skills, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment with patience.