This is a temporary part-time position expected to last one year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Business Outreach and Graduate Programs team, including scheduling, correspondence, and data entry.
• Provide administrative support for various events and projects, such as workshops, seminars, and recruitment events.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and databases, including student records and program evaluations.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Support the team in the development and execution of marketing and outreach strategies to promote the college's graduate programs and business outreach initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Two-year post secondary education, plus 2 years related administrative experience

Hourly Range: $15.13 - $17.00

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 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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