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Administrative Specialist, Human Resource Office

Administrative Specialist, Human Resource Office

Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS, US
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Administrative Specialist, Human Resource Office

This position performs a variety of customer service and human resource support duties. Strong written and oral communication skills, along with interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Work involves specialized and / or diverse administrative support work. Work may include the responsibility of providing assistance to the Human Resource Director and other Human Resource staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED equivalency and three years of experience in an office or administrative support position.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration or a related field
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Experience in data management
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience with webpage maintenance

Responsibilities :

  • Hire and process terminations for temporary, adjunct and FHSU online employees.
  • Submit and process FHSU Background Checks including full-time faculty / staff, GA / GTA positions and all other applicable positions.
  • Manage the Employee Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employment Verifications
  • Oversee customer service operations, including walk-in, phone, and email communications
  • Assist with and coordinate professional meetings
  • Assist HR Director with researching and compiling information for reports and projects
  • Maintain records and filing systems and utilize word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills
  • Prepare materials and participate in department meetings
  • Produce and format documents; perform composition, editing, proofreading, and aggregation of data tasks
  • Maintain and organize calendars, travel, schedules, and meetings
  • Management of Unemployment claims
  • Conduct University performance evaluations
  • Webpage maintenance
  • Assist with hiring, supervising and providing on-going training for student employees
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Key Competencies :

  • Customer service skills
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Planning and organizing
  • Problem analysis and problem solving
  • Judgment
  • Decision-making
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Confidentiality
  • Appointment Date : Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance.

    Priority Deadline : September 30, 2025. A review of applications will begin after the deadline.

    Wage : $15.54 / hour

    Benefits : To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

    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 resume.

    Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

    If you have questions regarding the position, please contact : Morgan Shorb msshorb@fhsu.edu (785) 628 4462

    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 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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