Job Title: Special Assistant Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary: $31,768 - $35,104 Basic Function: To provide specialized knowledge in an area related to higher education. Reports to designated supervisor. Additional Basic Function – if applicable: The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) is seeking applicants for a full-time 9-month Special Assistant reporting to the Sr. Business Manager of the college, with an administrative role supporting the central administration, programs and functions of the college including, but not limited to building access management/key cards, student worker hiring process, coordinate events, exit surveys, and administrative support to the Building Curator. Examples of Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Coordinate or assist in development and implementation of a program or project. May oversee day-to-day operations of a program or project. Serve as liaison for area of specialization; answer questions and provide advice on issues related to area of specialization. Assist in analyzing information, conducting research and developing and preparing reports related to area of specialization. Serve on various department, division, and University committees. May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis. Perform related duties as assigned. Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two years' relevant experience; or associate's degree and five years of business and/or academic experience; or seven years of business and/or academic experience. License/Certification: Knowledge Of: Personal computer applications Skill In: Written and interpersonal communication Ability To: Apply policies and procedures Preferred Qualifications – if applicable: Assessments: Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally. Working Schedule: This is a continuing, 39 week appointment. The time frame you would not be working will be determined by the hiring department. Additional Information: Must pass a security check. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free. Disclaimer: The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.