Job Title Table

Provides administrative support directly to the Chancellor or Provost of the university. Provides executive scheduling, meeting and event coordination; office management; public relations; and support of business activities. Composes correspondence for executive leaders. Engages with state and local government agencies; interacts with the public, donors and other constituents to represent the university. Coordinates with national/ international recognized boards and leaders. Administers special projects and guides confidential activities. May supervise staff. #Bachelor¿s degree and seven years of office experience including experience in an executive office or High Schooldiploma/GED and ten years of office experience, including experience in an executive office. *Or equivalencies as approved by HR.

Monitors the organization¿s energy usage.  Develops and implements practices and procedures designed to reduce energy consumption and/or improve efficiency of usage.  May research alternative/renewable energy technologies and determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness.  Works with internal and external energy partners.  Coordinates development and implementation of a comprehensive campus energy management plan and budget.  Coordinates implementation of approved energy conservation measures with campus partners in new construction, renovation designs, etc.  May supervise staff/students. #Bachelor¿s degree in engineering or five years of progressively responsible work experience in Utility Management, Energy Conservation or related field.  Must have successfully completed the Engineer in Training (EIT) exam by time of hire or within six month of employment.

Performs activities supporting the administration of employee relations programs, including those for professional and management positions. May draft policies for review and approval. Assists in advising managers and employees on University Employee Relations program policies, practices, and procedures and writing ER related letters/reports. Assists in the investigation of personnel policy/procedure violations. Develops and presents Employee Relations specific training topics. Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience or High School/GED and 5 years of related experience.

Develops, implements, and administers employee relations programs and policies. Addresses complicated personnel situations for university employees, including staff counseling and disciplinary actions, staff evaluation and performance, FMLA, workers¿ compensation, unemployment, and shared leave.  Advises managers and employees on University Employee Relations policies, practices, personnel procedures. Investigates personnel policy/procedure violations. Writes ER related letters/reports. Assists in administration of the labor relations functions and respond to managerial/employee questions concerning the administration of memoranda of agreement. Develops and presents Employee Relations specific training topics. Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience or High School/GED and 8 years of related experience

Responsible for directing the institution's compliance with federal and state discrimination and sexual harassment laws. Responsibilities may include providing educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention; responding to, investigating and seeking resolution to allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment; selecting and overseeing sexual harassment advisors who serve as additional information resources on issues of sexual harassment; training student peer educators to facilitate discussions with other students on sexual harassment. Supervises students and/or staff. May write grants. Participates as a leader on campuses committees. Creates and disseminates outreach programs and throughout campus through various media sources. #Master¿s degree or a JD in a related field and 5 years related experience. 7 years of supervisory experience and 5 years of progressive leadership responsibilities.

Develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive export controls and compliance program that includes training, audits, policies, and procedures.  Assists with and reviews product, technical, and technology commodity jurisdiction determinations and classifications.  Provides day-to-day assistance to KU staff on export classifications and the interpretation of and compliance with federal acquisition laws and regulations. Serves as KU¿s facility security officer (FSO) and university point of contact for federal counter-intelligence, law enforcement and security agencies involved in sensitive government contracts.  Provides guidance and direction for all security aspects to ensure compliance with National Industry Security Program Operating Manual requirements and associated federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. #Ten years¿ direct export licensing and compliance experience.  Five years¿ experiences as a senior FSO. Successful completion of FSO Program Management Course for facilities with safeguarding capabilities.  Eligibility to receive and maintain a minimum of a US Secret security clearance.

Provides strategic direction, leadership, and overall management of a major academic, support, administrative or student services department with campus-wide and/or statewide scope for its programs, projects, functions, and/or processes. Conceptualizes and develops unit strategies, policies and procedures. Assures unit effectiveness and accountability. Responsible for departmental allocation of fiscal and human resources. Scope of authority and decisions may have broad institutional impact. Interacts with the public and/or legislative constituents to represent the unit/organization. May work with donors to develop funding resources and programs that have broad outreach to public constituents and Kansas residents. May have capital project oversight or responsibility. Supervises two or more full-time staff or equivalent. #Master¿s degree and 5 years of related experience or Bachelor¿s degree and 7 years of related experience in the field. Five years of progressive leadership responsibility. Seven years supervisory experience.

Provides strategic direction for the campus-wide animal care and use program. Directs or delegates authority for the activities involving animals at care facilities to sustain research mission.  Oversees the health, well-being, and all aspects of animal care/use of all laboratory animals in compliance with federal guidelines and sound research protocols. Collaborates with faculty and researchers in the management of laboratory animals for research activities. Supervises staff. #Five years of progressive leadership responsibility. Seven years supervisory experience.

Provides strategic direction, leadership and overall management within a department, center or unit that demonstrates a specific focus or service to the campus community, but does not have campus wide responsibility or impact. Conceptualizes and develops unit strategies, policies and procedures. Assures unit effectiveness and accountability. Responsible for department/unit allocation of fiscal and human resources. Scope of authority and decisions has specific impact to a unit or program. Interacts with the public to represent the unit/organization. May work with donors or legislative constituents to develop funding resources and programs that have broad outreach to public constituents and KS residents. May have capital project oversight in a specific area. Supervises two or more full-time staff or equivalent. #Master¿s degree and 5 years of related experience or Bachelor¿s degree and 7 years of related experience in the field. Five years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.

Provides legal support to University schools, departments, and centers on contract-related matters for the Lawrence campuses.  Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contract terms and conditions. Provides legal support and advice for contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and closeouts. Trains University units, including business units, in processing contracts to ensure conformity with applicable laws and procedures. #JD degree from an accredited American law school and 3 years of experience as an attorney representing clients in the area of governmental contracts, contract preparation, contract litigation, or related field.