Department
Economics, Finance & Accounting
Job Posting Title
Senior Administrative Assistant, Department of Economics, Finance,
and Accounting
Job Description
The Senior Administrative Assistant provides administrative and
general office support duties for the department chair and faculty
in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting. Duties
include office management, administration of department-related
communications, records management, bookkeeping, and
marketing/social media. A successful candidate will be able to work
independently, anticipate needs proactively, and have excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills. This position also
supervises student employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School diploma, or
equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Associate’s degree or higher, and
three years of experience in an office or administrative setting .
Strong written communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft
Office (especially Word and Excel), ability to create marketing
materials and utilize social media platforms, and familiarity with
the Workday student system. Supervisory or managerial experience
preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Screening of applications will
begin on April 2, 2025 and continue until the position is
filled.
SALARY : $15.03 per hour plus benefit package
APPOINTMENT DATE : Preferred start date of May 27,
2025, but a later start date can be negotiated.
BENEFITS: To view FHSU’s competitive benefits package visit
FHSU Benefits .
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Financial Records and Data Management
- Perform bookkeeping tasks, such as tracking expenditures for
the department’s state and Foundation accounts. - Submit invoices for payment and reconcile credit card
charges. - Process travel reimbursement for the chair and faculty within
the department. - Maintain an organized system of data and records to be shared
with the department chair and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of office supplies and
equipment.
Communication, Scheduling, and Event Planning
- Coordinate communication between the department office and
other offices at the university. - Assist the department chair in determining class schedules for
faculty and make sure schedules are prepared and submitted on
time. - Plan meetings and events for the department.
- Assist the Robbins Banking Institute coordinator and the Kansas
Bankers Association with activities involving the Robbins Banking
Institute. - Assist with itineraries for campus interviews and
reimbursements for candidates applying for positions within the
department
Technology and Social Media Management
- Develop proficiency in Workday, the university’s online
platform for managing student records, to process financial
transactions, process travel reimbursements, and perform HR
tasks. - Oversee the department’s social media accounts and maintain the
department’s webpages to ensure accurate information.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please
visit FHSU Careers .
Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be
accepted.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS : Applicants must
submit a cover letter and resume, along with names and contact
information for three professional references.
Application documents should be submitted in one PDF file.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name : Dosse Toulaboe
Email : dtoulabo@fhsu.edu
Phone : 785-628-5805 or 785-628-5868
About the Department
The Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting is one of four
departments in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
at FHSU and offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate
instruction in the accounting, economics, and finance disciplines.
Currently, the degree and majors offered by the department are a
B.B.A. in Accounting; a B.B.A. in Accounting with a concentration
in public accounting, a B.B.A. in Finance, a B.B.A. in Finance with
concentrations in banking, economics, and financial planning; and a
B.B.A. in International Business and Economics. Minor programs in
accounting, economics, finance, banking, and international business
and economics, and certificate programs in accounting, banking,
economics, finance, and insurance are also offered. Website:
http://www.fhsu.edu/efa /
About the College
The college consists of four departments: Applied Business Studies;
Economics, Finance, and Accounting; Informatics; and Management and
consists of more than 50 full-time faculty supported by key staff.
In addition to a wide range of undergraduate programs, it has a
Master of Business Administration program and offers Master of
Professional Studies degrees in Human Resource Management and
varying areas of Informatics as well as graduate work in the area
of Corporate Communications and Business Education. The RCOBE is
housed in the historic, but recently remodeled McCartney Hall and
Hammond Hall. In addition to on-campus offerings, the college
offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees on-line. It also
participates in joint degrees with two partner universities in
China as well as other international partnerships. Website:
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Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately
20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on
Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health
care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for
the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent
recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive
Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill
Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking,
running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large
lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and
camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to
Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to
excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60
restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and
very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming,
low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who
call “Hays, America” home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability
or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and
successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent
legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and
your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please
contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for
further information on how this might affect you.
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