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Western Kentucky University is seeking applications for a part-time Office Associate in Continuing and Professional Development (CPD). This position will be responsible for administrative assistance to the units within CPD- not exceeding 25 hours per week, flexible schedule. This includes filing, printing, answering phone calls, other basic office tasks, directing foot traffic, moving tables and chairs, and other duties as needed.

+ Perform general office duties to include answering phones, document creation and revision, data entry, database management, and filing

+ Create and/or complete forms and reports

+ Assist with student registration to courses administered through CPD, including the collection of fees in the form of cash, credit cards, and vouchers from third parties

+ Prepare accounts receivable documents (transmittals, cash deposits, processing credit cards)

+ Compose and respond to course/program correspondence

+ Coordinate record management, retention, and destruction for CPD

+ Maintain files, create requisitions, and manage the departmental payroll process

+ Responsible for employment documentation completion for new instructors and student employees

+ Assist with the scheduling of courses, programs, and instructors

+ Book room reservations and catering for training CPD programs

+ Assist Conference Services in Event Management as a greeter and customer support

+ Assist with special projects

+ Other duties as deemed necessary by the Director

Job Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus one year clerical experience

+ Ability to lift 20 pounds

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $14.00

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].