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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Academic Advisor000394

Provides advising and guidance to students on academic and/or personal issues to include:  degree planning, academic support services, academic policy issues, graduation requirements, degree certification, degree auditing, and/or general administrative guidance. May perform these services in an advisory capacity to campus units. May present information at admissions or orientation events and act as liaison with students, parents and/or public. May coordinate scholarship and or funding processes. May teach classes and/or provide training.  Bachelor’s degree with one year relevant experience OR Master’s degree.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Advising, Career, & Student Services
Student Recruiter Senior000419

Provides advising, counseling and education services to assist prospective students and parents with admissions and academic program selection. Independently manages a recruitment territory or program, including : Communicates daily with prospective students and families and high school and community college counselors, managing selected correspondence, planning and executing on- and off-campus programs; Develops a recruitment strategy by reviewing and analyzing data; Counsels and advises regarding admission requirements, scholarship eligibility, financial aid, housing, and residency requirements; Provides KU resource information to inquiring schools and agencies; May develop materials and resources to recruit prospective students; May travel to high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to recruit students; May manage a recruitment budget; May develop and lead admission workshops, receptions and special events; May supervise students or staff; Will have a specialized responsibility based on needs of office such as coordinating training, specific events, etc. Evaluates the effectiveness of recruitment strategies in the specified territory and determines needs for additional efforts. Initiates, plans and executes special projects in conjunction with territory goals and objectives. May work from a home office (Regional Representative) which requires more decision-making and accountability by being off-campus. May assist managers as a liaison, resource and contact person for other admissions representatives; May provide consultation to the managers on overall recruitment tactics, including programming, recruitment strategies, publications and presentations. Bachelor¿s degree and one year of experience. Valid driver¿s license.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Advising, Career, & Student Services
Student Recruiter000418

Provides advising, counseling and education services to assist prospective students and parents with the admissions and academic program selection. Independently manages a recruitment territory including: Communicates daily with prospective students and families and high school and community college counselors, managing selected correspondence, planning and executing on- and off-campus programs; Develops a recruitment strategy; Counsels and advises on admission requirements, scholarship eligibility, financial aid, housing, and residency requirements; Provides KU resource information to inquiring schools and agencies; May develop materials and resources to recruit prospective students; May travel to high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to recruit students; May develop and lead admission workshops, receptions, special events; May manage a recruitment budget; May supervise students or staff. Bachelor¿s degree at time of appointment; valid driver¿s license.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A08 $36,710 $55,065 Advising, Career, & Student Services
Ombuds000679

Provides all members of the university community (students, staff, faculty, and others) an informal, independent, confidential, neutral office that offers assistance and impartial advice regarding concerns related to the University Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A13 $70,815 $109,764 Administrative / Management
Scientific Copy Editor000560

Provides and develops copy and/or production editing for scientific, technical, and educational publications, reports, and/or grant proposals. Develops content based on style requirements, and provides writing support. Highlights research areas, features and benefits by providing content for brochures, feature articles, training programs and websites. May help public relations team to prepare papers or presentations for conferences or scientific journals. May coordinate production of publications with outside printers. #Bachelor¿s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of one year editing experience in a research related field of study.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff C05 $39,204 $58,806 Research
Digital Media Coordinator000422

Provides and teaches graphic design services in the form of design layout and production, photo selection /editing, and branding/identity development. Provides this service for print and digital marketing, social media campaigns, academic courses, and/or educational programs that promote the professional programs, academic courses, and events offered by a KU unit. Designs and produces both online and print materials. Communicates with the KU community and the public through various media platforms. Supervises staff and/or student employees Bachelor¿s or Master¿s degree depends upon area of discipline, for example: Fine Arts, Design, Museum Studies, and Science Education. Three years of related professional experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A10 $47,493 $71,240 Educational Support & Delivery
Office Assistant000338

Provides basic administrative support including greeting visitors, determining nature of visit and directing visitors to appropriate person, department or area. Works under supervision to accomplish basic office tasks. Office tasks may include data entry, calendaring, preparing materials for events and meetings and maintaining departmental office product inventory. High School diploma or GED equivalency and six months work experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff B04 $24,470 $34,259 Administrative Support
Grant Manager000675

Provides central office-level leadership, direction, and oversight for all sponsored awards proposed to and funded by federal, state, and private funds, including financial administration, adherence to federal, state and university compliance guidelines, and meeting submission and reporting requirements. Manages and monitors work activities of sponsored project staff, including oversight of Grant Officers, Grant Coordinators, and Grant Specialist. May oversee the budget development process and perform budget/financial analysis duties as delegated by the primary financial director. Ensures research integrity and compliance with rules and regulations as outlined by the grantor/agency. May oversee the timely submission and set up of awards. May oversee and participate in internal and external audits. Manages the preparation and timely submission of grant applications and/or the functions of financial administration and reporting including development and adjustment of associated budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, screening processing requests for expenditures, ensuring timely application of reimbursements and other metric reporting. Provides training, mentorship and coaching to Grant Officers, Grant Coordinators, and Grant Specialists. Serves as a principal mentor and liaison regarding grants, contracts, and sponsored project activity. Monitors and assesses process, policy, and procedures, and develops or improves as necessary. Interprets legislative and federal requirements. Supervises staff/students. Master’s and two years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or a high school diploma and 7 years of experience.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A12 $61,578 $95,447 Administrative / Management
Academic Advisor Senior000398

Provides complex advising and guidance to assigned students on academic and/or personal issues to include: degree planning, academic support services, graduation requirements, academic policy issues, degree certification, and degree auditing. Evaluates students¿ eligibility for admission. Presents information at admissions or orientation events. Acts as liaison with students, parents and/or public. May work with special student populations. May oversee scholarship and awards processes. May lead technology initiatives, coordinate projects with campus or community partners to execute new initiatives, and/or develop best practices in providing student support services. May supervise staff. May teach classes and/or provide training. Bachelor¿s with minimum of three years of experiences OR Master¿s with minimum of one year of experience with relevant student program development, organization, implementation, and evaluation.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Advising, Career, & Student Services
Financial Aid Program Coord000408

Provides complex and specialized financial counseling and education services to assist students and/or parents in the application process, financial aid delivery system, financial aid programs available, and what needs to be done before the student can be considered for an award, including, but not limited to: Provides information on aid application and awarding process; on awarding students and posting information in the student system; on budgeting and financial literacy; on scholarship availability and eligibility requirements; Interprets complex financial aid rules and processes, requiring familiarity and expertise with the Federal Higher Education Amendments (HEOA) as well as other federal, state, institutional and private financial aid regulations and policies. Develops and leads financial aid workshops May supervise staff. Validates need analysis and/or collaborates with granting agencies for scholarship opportunities. Works with special student populations May lead technology initiatives. May coordinate projects with campus or community partners to execute new initiatives and develop best practices in providing student support services. Bachelor¿s degree with two years relevant experience or Master¿s degree at time of appointment.

U-Unclassified Professional Staff A09 $41,299 $61,948 Advising, Career, & Student Services

Job Title Table Key

TermDescription
Job TitleA job title is a brief description of a position held by an employee.
Job CodeA job code is a numeric number assigned to a job title  and also indicates the type of employee classification it represents.
Job Description and Minimum Qualifications (if applicable)
  • The job description represents the minimal duties required of the position.
  • Minimum qualifications are the of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications and other job-related requirements associated with the position.
Employee Classification

There are five employee classification types:

  • Faculty: includes employees who are tenured, on the tenure-track, or non-tenured lecturers and professors of the practice who may be eligible for sabbatical and tenure, as applicable.
  • Academic Staff: includes employees such as scientists, research professors or curators who may be eligible for sabbatical, but not tenure.
  • Students: includes employees who are part-time and enrolled at the University of Kansas, is registered for classes, and whose primary purpose for being at the University is the achievement of a degree or certification.
  • Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
    • Unclassified Support Staff (USS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
Salary GradeA salary grade represents the minimum and maximum salaries that may be paid to an employee serving in the position. The spread between the minimum and maximum salaries is referred to as the range.
MinimumMinimum salary allowed for the position.
MaximumMaximum salary allowed for the position.
Job FamilyJob families are a group of job titles grouped together because of the similar functions they perform. Only positions that have been reviewed as part of the Classification and Market Study initiative are assigned to a job family.
FLSA StatusIndicates whether the position is exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Visit the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Policy for more information.
EEO - Job Group (English (US))EEO job groups are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are required for compliance reporting purposes. EEO job codes group together positions with similar skills sets.
Position Description ExampleExamples of good position descriptions for the job title that are available for reference.