Western Kentucky University, Gordon Ford College of Business Dean's Office, is seeking applications for an Office Coordinator for Student Success Services. This position reports to the Director of Student Success for the Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide office support for the academic advisors in the daily function of advising undergraduate majors and minors in the Gordon Ford College of Business.
• Assist with student file update and maintenance, word processing, planning, and preparation for scheduled student services events.
• Provide support for advisor's appointment calendars.
• Add, generate, schedule, run, and disseminate report requests for advisor support.
• Provide service as a receptionist for the student advising area of the college, to include facilitation of student and staff communication.
• Assist with advising for students with business minors.
• Provide support for the other Student Success functions as needed.
• Manage, train, and supervise student worker staff  
• Recruit, hire, and train student tutors
• Manage Clothes Closet and donor drop-offs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considered Essential for Success:

• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Ability to maintain long periods of computer concentration
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Amenable to occasional work outside of regular office hours for special events

• Two-year post secondary education plus two years related administrative experience

Salary: $15.13 - $ 17.49/hr

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.

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