Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Feb 13 2025 Job Description: The School of Leadership and Professional Studies at Western Kentucky University is now accepting applications for a full-time, on-campus Office Coordinator position. This role is essential to the daily operations of the department, providing administrative support and ensuring efficiency in various processes. Key Responsibilities: + Assist the department chair/director in organizing and managing administrative processes. + Perform a range of administrative tasks, including word processing, spreadsheet creation, and database management for tracking students, enrollments, and course scheduling. + Maintain accurate financial records for departmental, EdD, and grant budgets. + Supervise and coordinate schedules and workloads for student workers and graduate assistants. + Facilitate the hiring process for faculty, adjuncts, and other personnel supporting the department. + Plan, coordinate, and document department meetings, including taking and maintaining meeting minutes. + Manage the department chair/director's calendar and scheduling needs. + Process and support faculty travel arrangements, approvals, and reimbursements. + Oversee office supply inventory and place orders as needed. + Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external constituents. + Collaborate with departments within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and across the University on tasks such as course scheduling, grade reporting, and classroom assignments. + Assist with special projects and assignments as needed. + Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: + Minimum two (2) years post-secondary education. + Minimum two (2) years related clerical experience. Additional Information: Hourly Range: $18.11 - $20.00 Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.