Special Assistant

Kent State • Kent, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide specialized knowledge in an area related to higher education. Reports to designated supervisor. Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Coordinate or assist in development and implementation of a program or project. May oversee day-to-day operations of a program or project. Serve as liaison for area of specialization; answer questions and provide advice on issues related to area of specialization. Assist in analyzing information, conducting research and developing and preparing reports related to area of specialization. Serve on various department, division, and University committees. May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years' relevant experience; or associate's degree and five years of business and/or academic experience; or seven years of business and/or academic experience.
• Personal computer applications
• Written and interpersonal communication
• Apply policies and procedures
• Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in KSU hiring processes such as the faculty RTP, the replacement for Flashfolio, Scholarly, PageUp for searches and hiring, ePAF preparation, FLAC, the upgraded CampusWorks for hiring hourly students, TimeClock Plus, Position Request form, Position Authorization form, Employee Transaction Workflow (ETW), Salary Redistribution

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or assist in development and implementation of a program or project.
• May oversee day-to-day operations of a program or project.
• Serve as liaison for area of specialization; answer questions and provide advice on issues related to area of specialization.
• Assist in analyzing information, conducting research and developing and preparing reports related to area of specialization.
• Serve on various department, division, and University committees.
• May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level