Dean of Communications jobs in Lawrence, KS

Dean of Communications manages administrative functions of the college of communications. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Communications leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Communications requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Communications manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Communications typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Assistant to the Dean
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview

    The Executive Assistant (EA) provides administrative support to the Dean for the KU School of Business and serves as the point of access to the Dean. The incumbent must have a keen understanding of the Dean’s goals, philosophy, School policies and strategy in order to effectively act as a liaison on behalf of Dean with both external and internal contacts. This position also serves a vital role in managing the Dean’s office operations and works in close collaboration with others to execute the goals of the Dean and the School. The EA must exercise good judgment, maintain confidentiality, work independently, and demonstrate excellent communication (written and oral) and organization skills.

    This position is designated as on-campus during the academic year and has flexibility to work virtually or hybrid over breaks and summer, as approved. The office will be located in Capitol Federal Hall, a 166,500 square foot modern facility that the School of Business has called home since 2016. Other flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines.

    This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits eligible, professional staff position reporting directly to the Dean. KU offers excellent benefits to employees including generous retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, insurance, and various discount programs. Full details are available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/benefits. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
    In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

    Job Description

    40% Office Management - Oversight and coordination of Dean’s office operations to ensure excellent customer service, efficient workflow, fiscal responsibility and work culture consistent with Dean’s and School of Business philosophy. The Executive Assistant is expected to provide solutions to a diverse range of problems and situations by exercising independent judgment and decision-making skills. Key aspects of Dean’s office management include: monitoring budget reports, supervision of staff, reviewing operating practices and overseeing daily operations. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
    • Serve as key liaison to the Shared Services Center for Dean’s office regarding expenditures.
    • Review and interpret monthly financial reports to monitor Dean’s office operational needs and expenses, including forecasting of student payroll budget. May provide financial data to assist Dean/Associate Deans in budget planning of office operations.
    • Review operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.
    • Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees.
    • Determine office staffing needs, coordinate and direct office services provided by staff. Participate in hiring process of Dean’s office staff.
    • Supervise multiple student employees, including managing work schedules, providing training and organizing training materials.
    • Manage Dean’s Office physical space including ensuring that supplies are available for Dean’s office staff and guests, the office is clean, and the office is opened by 8 a.m. and closed at 5 p.m. each business day.
    40% Executive and Administrative Support – Provide administrative support for Dean and/or Associate Deans in routine and special projects. Convey Dean’s views and opinions on his/her behalf when requested by the Dean. Prioritize requests made to Dean including meeting requests, scheduled appointments and communications. Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure at times and to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with the utmost discretion. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
    • Work independently on projects, from conception to completion, as assigned by the Dean.
    • Schedule, manage and prioritize the Dean's and Associate Deans’ daily calendar.
    • Analyze, prioritize, and manage Dean’s workflow including reading and evaluating incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
    • Screen telephone calls; respond, refer or forward callers to the appropriate parties, as necessary.
    • Prepare and submit responses to correspondence containing routine inquires.
    • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers, financial statements or reports for consideration and presentation by Dean, Associate Deans, Business School committees, and/or Boards of Advisors.
    • Manage and maintain Dean’s office contacts and databases.
    • Develop and maintain an efficient electronic and hard copy filing system of documents and records following school, university and government guidelines and requirements.
    • Provide administrative assistance for School processes such as Promotion and Tenure and faculty reviews.
    • Regularly engage with the Events Director and other staff to compile guest lists, coordinate Dean’s availability and use of Business School facilities for various events/activities throughout the year.
    • Assist with other events, administrative functions and perform other duties as assigned.
    • Provide administrative support for Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC); including but not limited to supporting monthly Faculty Assembly, ITE Surveys, setting up FAC meetings and more.
    20% Constituent Relations - Maintain frequent interaction with internal and external constituencies of the Dean. Serve as liaison between Dean’s office and others including Provost Office, other Deans, Directors, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and the public. Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
    • Work closely with the Chief of Staff to understand projects and initiatives involving the Dean and/or the School of Business and the Dean’s stance on all important issues.
    • Meet with other administrative associates as needed in the school for school-wide event planning, and processes and updates in the school.
    • Attend as Dean Office Liaison monthly all-staff meetings for Business School.
    • Serve as Dean’s Board of Advisors Administrative Assistant including creating and maintaining a database.
    • Collaborate with KU Endowment Association (KUEA) School of Business Team on behalf of the Dean for various events, functions and projects.
    • Attend events as representative of Dean’s office School of Business, as needed.
    • Participates in school- and university-wide committees and groups as requested.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree and seven years of office experience OR High School diploma or GED equivalency and 10 years of office experience in an administrative support position.
    • Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) as demonstrated by application materials.
    • Minimum of two years advanced professional experience demonstrating outstanding time management skills including organization, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines. Professional experience may be concurrent with educational experience requirements.
    • Excellent editorial and written communication skills, as demonstrated by application materials.
    • Excellent interpersonal, relational, and oral communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to engage a diverse range of constituents and provide outstanding customer service in previous employment.
    • Demonstrated ability to be highly self-directed and efficient with high attention to details and accuracy.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Prior experience handling highly sensitive or confidential matters responsibly and with discretion.
    • Thorough knowledge of University of Kansas structure, organization, and administration.
    • Strong work ethic.
    • Demonstrated capacity to manage simultaneous responsibilities and urgent issues while maintaining a professional demeanor and presentation in a public facing role.

    Additional Candidate Instructions

    A complete application requires: 1)on-line application; 2) current resume; 3) a cover letter addressing required qualifications; 4) complete contact information for three professional references.

    Review of applicants begins on November 3, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

    Contact Information to Applicants

    Jordan Yochim
    jeyochim@ku.edu

    Advertised Salary Range

    minimum 50,000.00 commensurate with experience

    Work Schedule

    Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional evening or weekend

    Application Review Begins

    Friday November 3, 2023

    Anticipated Start Date

    Monday November 27, 2023
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    Posting Information

    • Posting ID: 26503BR
    • Department: Business Administration
    • Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
    • Assignment: On-Site
    • Reg/Temp: Regular
    • Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
    • Review Begins: 03-Nov-2023
  • 19 Days Ago

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Outside Sales Reps in KCMO and Overland Park, KS | $40K base + commission!
  • Charter Communications
  • Ottawa, KS FULL_TIME
  • "Base Salary - Average Target Compensation of $105,000 Uncapped Incentives!!" JOB SUMMARY Connect people and communities by offering best-in-class telecommunication services through door-to-door solic...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Outside Sales Reps in KCMO and Overland Park, KS | $40K base + commission!
  • Charter Communications
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • "Base Salary - Average Target Compensation of $105,000 Uncapped Incentives!!" JOB SUMMARY Connect people and communities by offering best-in-class telecommunication services through door-to-door solic...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Field technician
  • Rainbow Communications
  • Everest, KS FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB TASKS 40% - Completes service orders scheduled daily in a timely manner. This includes the installation of new, upgraded existing, or removal of telephone / broadband ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Call Center Representative
  • Rueschhoff Communications
  • Lawrence, KS PART_TIME
  • Primary Duties Our answering service operator receives inbound calls for businesses that are closed or otherwise unable to accept calls. In this position, you will take messages for the business that ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Retail Sales Associate
  • Cox Communications
  • Manhattan, KS FULL_TIME
  • Manhattan, KS, United States19936_R202336190Cox Communications Retail Sales Associate Ever stepped into a retail store and had a phenomenal customer service experience? Feltgreat, didn't it? How would...
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Residential Adjunct Instructor - Nursing
  • Rasmussen College
  • Overland Park, KS
  • ** Residential Adjunct Instructor - Nursing** **Job Category****:** RAS Adjunct **Requisition Number****:** RESID002563 ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Professor of Practice/Director Kansas City Design Center
  • Kansas State Universtiy
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Kansas City Design Center Director & Professor of Practice The College of Architecture, Planning, and Design at Kansas S...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Building Leader (Hiring at Multiple Levels)
  • GetSelected.com
  • Grandview, MO
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description School Building Leadership at multip...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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University of Kansas Office of Economic Development-Director of Industry Partnerships
  • Gardner Innovation Search Partners
  • Lawrence, KS
  • The Director of Industry Partnerships at the University of Kansas will be responsible for identifying, developing, and e...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Technology Instructor - Adj
  • CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGES INC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Details Job Location Online - Kansas City, MO Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Job Shift Variable Job ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Welding Technology
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Welding Technology Job Classification Compensation: $970.32 per credit hour Employee category: Adjunct FLSA status: Exem...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graduate Assistant School of Education
  • OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
  • Ottawa, KS
  • Job Details Job Location Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS Position Type Graduate Assistant - Part Time 29...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Washburn University
  • Topeka, KS
  • Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Washburn University seeks a learner-centered, collaborative, and innovative leader to...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and sixth-largest city in Kansas. It is located in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company, and was named for Amos Adams Lawrence, a Republican abolitionist originally from Massachusetts, who offered financial aid and support for the settlement. Lawrence was cent...
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Income Estimation for Dean of Communications jobs
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