Position Overview
The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) is a designated research center for the social sciences, supporting social science researchers at the University of Kansas. IPSR supports faculty-led research centers, their directors, and a network of more than 100 affiliates, and staff.
This position provides administrative support for the Dr. Seo's projects. The administrative associate will write for multiple purposes/audiences and be organized, detail-oriented, and adept at problem-solving. The administrative associate will provide administrative support for event planning and promotion, project coordination, participant recruitment, and research activities.
Job Description
60% - Administrative Support
- Addresses requests from an interdisciplinary project team offering evidence-based technology education for all populations.
- Provides administrative assistance to project PI.
- Assists with project team meetings.
- Assists with project research activities.
- Assists with participant recruitment and retention.
- Assists with project coordination.
30% - Event Coordination and Communication
- Coordinates workshop sessions with community partners.
- Develops internal and external communication plans for community and participant events.
- Documents participant progress in research and education participation.
- Creates promotional materials for project activities.
10% Other Tasks/Special Projects
- Other tasks or projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalency and two (2) years of office experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education.
- One (1) year of work experience in administrative support work, communication, event planning, or related area as evidenced in application materials.
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Excellent organizational skills and experience working independently as demonstrated in application materials and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience planning and coordinating events as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience synthesizing complex ideas and information as evidenced by application materials.
- Knowledge and experience with social media platforms and messaging as evidenced by application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume.
- List of three (3) professional references.
Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, July 7, 2025. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Contact Information to Applicants
Hyunjin Seo
hseo@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$48,000
Application Review Begins
Monday July 7, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Sunday August 3, 2025
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