Administrative Position Openings, Washburn University

Administrative Position Openings

"Administrative" employees are salaried, and as such are considered exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The application procedures for these positions require that you submit a letter of application, resume, copies of official transcript(s), Resume Supplement, and names and phone numbers of three professional references for each vacancy. New vacancies are advertised in the Sunday edition of the Topeka Capital-Journal and, depending upon the type of vacancy, may also be advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Kansas City Star or other newspapers, on HigherEdJobs.com or other professional websites, as well as numerous placement offices and employment organizations.

As part of our on-going efforts to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, Washburn University gathers applicant data for each recruitment. The information will be used for statistical reporting purposes only, and retained separately from application materials. Submission of personal information is voluntary. Please click here to enter your information, and thank you for your participation!

For questions regarding current vacancies or to submit your application materials electronically, email getajob@washburn.edu

The following vacancies remain unfilled as of: February 10, 2012

Position	Required Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications	Status and Salary
Dean, Washburn Institute of Technology Recruitment #K11211	Master's degree with emphasis in technical education, educational administration or in a field of study related to one or more of the instructional programs offered at Washburn Tech. Increasing responsibilities in managerial and leadership roles in higher education institutions. Proven communication skills and ability to work effectively with communities both internal and external to Washburn Tech including business, industry, and the local high schools. Experience in grant development and budget management. Understanding of state and federal regulations related to technical education as well as higher education. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.	Doctorate with emphasis in technical education, educational administration or a field of study related to one or more of the instructional programs offered. Experience as a faculty member in adult or higher education. Experience with facilities development and expansion, with secondary public/private partnerships, and in fund-raising.	Review of resumes will continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Director of Admissions *Amended* Recruitment #5180112	Master’s degree by the beginning of employment and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in admissions office administration. Supervisory experience in an admissions operation. Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated qualities of integrity and intellectual curiosity; superior communications, organizational and interpersonal skills; expertise in facilitating organizational development and change; an understanding of innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process; significant strategic and analytical capacity; technological savvy; a collaborative work style and commitment to excellence. Valid Kansas driver's license with acceptable driving record under University standards, or the ability to obtain a licensure upon employment. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.	8 years of progressively responsible experience managing a complex higher education recruitment and admissions program.	Review of resumes has begun and will continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected. Salary is lower $70K commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Assistant Director, Marketing Communications, School of Law (Half-time) Recruitment #10480212	Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Mass Media or related field; 3 years of experience in public relations, publication design, or writing and editing; proven skill using Microsoft Office and desktop publishing systems, in database management and web maintenance. Ability to learn new technologies, maintain confidentiality and work independently and with other staff. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.	Knowledge of Adobe InDesign or similar program. Competency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or similar software.	Review of resumes will begin February 20 and continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected. Salary is $25/hour
Assistant Director of Professional Development, School of Law Recruitment #10400811	Juris Doctor OR bachelor's degree and experience in law school career services. Experience researching, developing and presenting information in writing and in live presentations to small and large groups. Familiarity with different career options and the job market for law school students and graduates. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and as a team member, strong customer service orientation, and proven record of bringing a positive and enthusiastic presence to the workplace. Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive professional, academic and personal information. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and aptitude for learning new software programs. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.	Two years of experience in law practice. Experience counseling individuals. JD and experience in law school career services or other law school administration. Familiarity with Symplicity software.	Review of resumes has begun and will continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected. Salary is upper $40K - $50K commensurate with experience.

Position

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Status and Salary

Dean, Washburn Institute of Technology

Recruitment #K11211

Master's degree with emphasis in technical education, educational administration or in a field of study related to one or more of the instructional programs offered at Washburn Tech. Increasing responsibilities in managerial and leadership roles in higher education institutions. Proven communication skills and ability to work effectively with communities both internal and external to Washburn Tech including business, industry, and the local high schools. Experience in grant development and budget management. Understanding of state and federal regulations related to technical education as well as higher education.

Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.

Doctorate with emphasis in technical education, educational administration or a field of study related to one or more of the instructional programs offered. Experience as a faculty member in adult or higher education. Experience with facilities development and expansion, with secondary public/private partnerships, and in fund-raising.

Review of resumes will continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Director of Admissions

*Amended*

Recruitment #5180112

Master’s degree by the beginning of employment and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in admissions office administration. Supervisory experience in an admissions operation. Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated qualities of integrity and intellectual curiosity; superior communications, organizational and interpersonal skills; expertise in facilitating organizational development and change; an understanding of innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process; significant strategic and analytical capacity; technological savvy; a collaborative work style and commitment to excellence. Valid Kansas driver's license with acceptable driving record under University standards, or the ability to obtain a licensure upon employment.

Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.

8 years of progressively responsible experience managing a complex higher education recruitment and admissions program.

Review of resumes has begun and will continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected.

Salary is lower $70K commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Director, Marketing Communications, School of Law
(Half-time)

Recruitment #10480212

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Mass Media or related field; 3 years of experience in public relations, publication design, or writing and editing; proven skill using Microsoft Office and desktop publishing systems, in database management and web maintenance. Ability to learn new technologies, maintain confidentiality and work independently and with other staff.

Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.

Knowledge of Adobe InDesign or similar program. Competency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or similar software.

Review of resumes will begin February 20 and continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected.

Salary is $25/hour

Assistant Director of Professional Development, School of Law

Recruitment #10400811

Juris Doctor OR bachelor's degree and experience in law school career services. Experience researching, developing and presenting information in writing and in live presentations to small and large groups. Familiarity with different career options and the job market for law school students and graduates. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and as a team member, strong customer service orientation, and proven record of bringing a positive and enthusiastic presence to the workplace.

Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive professional, academic and personal information. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and aptitude for learning new software programs.

Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Arrest information will not be considered in the selection process.

Two years of experience in law practice. Experience counseling individuals. JD and experience in law school career services or other law school administration. Familiarity with Symplicity software.

Review of resumes has begun and will continue until a suitably qualified candidate has been selected.

Salary is upper $40K - $50K commensurate with experience.