Administrator's Assistant

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Administrator's Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position serves as the administrative assistant to the Administrator of the VHC. All activities must be performed independent of supervision. Duties include organization of the Administrator's daily calendar and travel itinerary, coordinating daily activities and meetings for the VHC, serving as a resource person for inquiries on VHC and University policies, managing and maintaining various databases including reporting and analysis of data. This position is an initial contact person for inquiries from the public, University Administrators, faculty, staff, and professional/graduate students. This individual works in a business and medical environment where sensitive issues must be maintained. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

The Veterinary Health Center is a teaching hospital that offers routine, emergency, and specialty care services. The VHC strives to provide exceptional care for patients from high-quality routine healthcare to state-of-the-art advanced therapy for seriously ill patients. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas which is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Education and/or experience in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to operate a personal computer.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration; including organization, time management, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of diverse human behavior in organizations and appropriate management techniques that foster teamwork, creativity and problem solving.
• Understanding of basic onboarding and recruitment practices.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written communication.
• Ability to contribute to the development and cohesion of a work team.

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

For best consideration, apply by August 15, 2025.

$19-$22/hour