Office Manager - Media Relations

Aug. 22, 2006

DEPARTMENT: Media Relations

POSITION TITLE: Office Manager/ Publications Coordinator

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible after application deadline

APPOINTMENT: Full Time

SALARY: $12.50 per hour

DUTIES: Serve as office manager, publications coordinator and liaison between the Kansas media relations’ staff and outside media. Coordinate various departmental duties including trade agreements, media credentials, student workers, catering needs for media events and departmental duties relating to the Kansas Relays.

REQUIRED: Minimum of one year full time office experience; must possess strong organizational skills; demonstrate strong public relations and communications skills in all settings; have a basic understanding of intercollegiate sports. Some night, weekend and overtime is required.

PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience in collegiate athletics. Experience with desktop publishing using QuarkXpress software and Microsoft Office. Editing and publication layout experience, as well as experience with and knowledge of statistical software. Previous proofreading experience.

On-line application only: http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=78453

DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed starting immediately and will be accepted until job is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. THE UNIVERSITY ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED GROUP MEMBERS. FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTORY, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN STATUS. IN ADDITION, UNIVERSITY POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, AND PARENTAL STATUS.