Western Kentucky University seeks an individual to serve as the Program Manager for Recruitment and Specialized Aid Programs in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. This Program Manager serves, along with other team members, in the Office of the Dean, reporting to the Associate Dean and the WKU Director for Financial Assistance.

Responsibilities associated with this position include:

• Support recruitment and yield efforts by working with prospective students and targeted student populations to identify educational interests, explain stackable aid opportunities, and connect students to institutional and state-supported resources so that outreach regarding affordability and resources specific for this population can begin during the recruitment process
• Coordinate on-campus recruitment visits for schools, dual credit partners, and community organizations focused on the helping professions education, psychology, counseling, and leadership
• Oversee specialized student recruitment activities including dual credit, pathway, and related community organizations 
• Actively work with public schools, state entities, and community organizations to identify on-campus visit opportunities
• Engage high school and middle school students through recruitment and stackable aid/scholarship presentations for teaching and the helping professions
• Collaborate with the School of Teacher Education, Department of Psychology, and School of Leadership and Professional Studies dual credit faculty coordinator or equivalent
• Facilitate Stackable Aid Information: Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and current students regarding educator related state aid programs, scholarships, and financial support opportunities, ensuring students understand available resources and eligibility requirements. 
• Provide individualized and group advising through virtual and in-person TEACH and Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) counseling sessions (group and individual), guiding students through financial aid options, certification requirements, and pathways to program completion necessary for eligibility determinations and disbursement requirements.
• Conduct Recruitment and Yield Counseling focused on stackable aid options
• Determine student eligibility for loan and state aid programs, including certification of eligibility for programs administered through the Department of Student Financial Assistance, in coordination with KHEAA and Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) certification requirements.
• Coordinate and train with the WKU Department of Student Financial Assistance to adequately manage eligibility determinations, maintain packaging standards, etc to maximize resources for the intended population.

• Master's degree in Education, Student Services, or a related field
• Experience working in K-12 schools or higher education
• Experience with public presentations
• Ability to travel and be available to work some nights and weekends

Salary: $50,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Western Kentucky University is seeking applicants for the position of Coordinator for the Department of Earth, Environmental, & Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS). EEAS is comprised of 16 full-time faculty members and offers three B.S. undergraduate degrees (Environmental, Earth, & Sustainability Sciences; Disaster Science; Meteorology), three certificates (GIS; Emergency Management Disaster Science (undergraduate and graduate)), and two M.S. degrees (Geoscience; Disaster Science). EEAS maintains more than 200 declared undergraduate majors and averages 20+ undergraduate student employees and 20+ graduate student employees annually.

The Coordinator handles the primary administrative duties of EEAS in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. The candidate will work closely with the Department Chair to maintain operations of the unit within the college. The position is a 12-month staff appointment. The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

• Maintains all administrative filing and budgetary records in order to accurately document various activities within the department, including but not limited to faculty internal and external research grants, managing pro-card activities, and serving as record-keeper for faculty and student travel in accordance with university policy and procedures.
• Support the work of the department by overseeing office operations, purchasing equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of office supplies, and utilizing the appropriate process to pay for goods or services purchased by the department.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties to include word processing, spreadsheet and database management, and schedule preparation and travel arrangements.
• Serve as core member of the department to include providing administrative input on policies and procedures relevant to areas or responsibility, attend department meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and provide administrative support to the department by preparing reports, and other documents as requested.
• Supervises and coordinates workload of student front office workers and student ambassadors to ensure maximum productivity. Liaison with departmental student ambassadors to ensure the department is represented at recruiting and other campus events.
• Work with the Department Chair to develop, input, and maintain the department's schedule of classes. Request rooms and approve incoming room requests daily in Astra, the University's room scheduling system.
• Assist department chair with personnel action and compensation reporting and tracking as outlined in university policy and procedures, including assist with the collection of credentials and other required material during hiring searches and graduate assistantship preparation. Enter information to ensure correct faculty, staff, and student compensation.
• Assist academic program director/coordinator with student success initiatives and collecting student outcomes data.
• Coordinate promotional efforts, including advertising, social media, overseeing department events, communicating with prospective students and scheduling visits, and assisting with the creation of promotional and recruiting materials. 

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years administrative experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Hourly Range:  $20.51- $22.56

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Purpose of Position

The Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the administration of university scholarship programs and most all Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) administered scholarship and grant programs participated in by the University.  The position reports to the Assistant Director for Recruitment and Retention in the Department of Student Financial Assistance while supporting the enrollment management objectives of the University to optimize enrollment and net revenue impact of scholarship administration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Facilitate eligibility determination and award process for University Merit Scholarships for freshman, returning, and transfer students by executing Banner and SQL jobs to facilitate awarding and notification processes
• Conduct all associated audits for University Merit awards for freshman, returning, and transfer students making adjustments relative to over awards, residual disbursements, enrollment, and non-attendance
• Work to protect the University from audit findings and associated liabilities with regard to scholarship awarding practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert, with independent authority, to post, adjust, and return scholarship awards/funds within the parameters of operating policy
• Works with appropriate departmental personnel to approve or deny student petitions for special conditions or policy appeals, and resolve any scholarship processing issues
• Establish and maintain identifiers for University Merit, and targeted scholarship groups
• Manage the dissemination of and execution of the communication plan for first-time freshman, transfer, and renewal scholarships
• Serve as administrator for the awarding, reconciliation and compliance with KHEAA state scholarships including but not limited to Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), Early Childhood Development Scholarship, Dual Credit Scholarship Program, KY Early Graduation Scholarship, Work Ready and Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarships, and Kentucky Teacher Scholarship in accordance with governing regulations
• Managing call and email volume for the scholarship area
• Serving as contact for high school award ceremony certificates
• Assist with monitoring and updating scholarship information for various marketing items, social media, and website
• Assisting with the Cherry Presidential scholarship application/interview process
• Assisting with and reporting on annual scholarship budget projections in cooperation with the University Administration, consultants, and the Financial Aid Director based on historical rates of retention, anticipated enrollments of new students, and other factors
• Remains knowledgeable of, and serves as backup for, NCAA Scholarship Coordinator when workload permits

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Counseling parents and students in regard to scholarships and other financial assistance programs
• Serve as Secretary for the WKU NCAA Scholarship Appeals Committee

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop staff
• Understanding of federal/state aid programs and governing regulations

• Bachelor's degree
• General level understanding of higher education admission processes and financial aid programs
• Demonstrated experience with basic customer service standards and principles
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and in operation of modern office equipment
• Ability to travel on day and occasional overnight trips for recruiting and training purposes

Hourly Range:  $20.79 - $22.08

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The School of Nursing and Allied Health is seeking candidates for a full-time Pedagogical Assistant Professor (9-month) position for the BSN Program with an August 17, 2026, start date. Qualified applicants have expertise in adult and/or pediatric Medical Surgical Nursing. A pedagogical track faculty member is a full-time, tenure-eligible, faculty member engaged primarily in instructional activities.

• A minimum of the earned doctorate.
• Maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact state RN and/or APRN licensure, and meet any additional requirements as required by clinical agencies (which may include but is not limited to: Immunizations, titers, liability insurance, CPR, TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination). The cost of meeting the clinical agency requirements is at the expense of the faculty.
• Minimum of two-years of acute care medical surgical nursing practice within the last five years (or) recent medical surgical clinical teaching experience (or) current medical surgical specialty certification. Candidates must be able to teach in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings as assigned.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The School of Nursing and Allied Health is seeking candidates for a full-time Instructor (9-month) position for the BSN Program with an August 17, 2026, start date. Qualified applicants have expertise in adult and/or pediatric Medical Surgical Nursing.

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact state RN and/or APRN licensure, and meet any additional requirements as required by clinical agencies (which may include but is not limited to: Immunizations, titers, liability insurance, CPR, TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination). The cost of meeting the clinical agency requirements is at the expense of the faculty.
• Minimum of two-years of acute care medical surgical nursing practice within the last five years (or) recent medical surgical clinical teaching experience. Candidates must be able to teach in classroom, lab and clinical settings as assigned.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The School of Nursing and Allied Health is seeking candidates for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (9-month) position for the BSN Program with an August 17, 2026, start date. Qualified applicants have expertise in adult and/or pediatric Medical Surgical Nursing.

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Maintain active, unencumbered Kentucky or compact state RN and/or APRN licensure, and meet any additional requirements as required by clinical agencies (which may include but is not limited to: Immunizations, titers, liability insurance, CPR, TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination). The cost of meeting the clinical agency requirements is at the expense of the faculty.
• Minimum of two-years of acute care medical surgical nursing practice within the last five years (or) recent medical surgical clinical teaching experience. Candidates must be able to teach in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings as assigned.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Position Summary 

The Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (PAE) seeks to foster lifelong relationships with WKU constituents through activities designed to honor the WKU spirit, engage all members of the WKU family in the life of the University, and secure private support to advance WKU's mission. The Division's core values drive our success through: Positivity, Accountability, and Excellence.

The Prospect Strategy Analyst reports to the Executive Director of Strategic Operations & Appeals and works with the Prospect Strategy Assistant Director to manage donor prospecting and research activities at Western Kentucky University. This position supports the prospect management and research needs of approximately 7 full-time fundraising professionals as well as research needs of campus partners. Responsibilities include the identification, research, and analysis of alumni, parents, and friends in support of fundraising efforts at WKU. This position utilizes a variety of sources and research tools to update prospect records and provide recommendations of philanthropic prospects, and assists by providing information needed to make data-informed strategic decisions.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

Prospect Research

• Work with leadership and fundraisers to define needs, share results, and enhance the value and effective use of research in identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
• Conduct detailed research as requested by major gifts and principal gifts team members.
• Execute prospect identification activities for new prospects utilizing external information and prospect research tools and databases.
• Produce prospect and donor profiles and event bios when needed to support cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Integrate newly identified prospects into the allocated prospect discovery pool for qualification and assignment.
• Manage research queue and assign out requests to other team members as needed.
• Recommends prospect research tools and technologies to Executive Director for budget inclusion.
• Track research productivity with database metrics and project management tools.
• Conduct research using public, proprietary, purchased or leased databases, newspapers, published materials, and other resources to identify potential donors and funding sources.
• Utilize prospecting tools such as data screening and modeling to provide analyses of targeted groups and overall prospect pool.

Prospect Management

• Provide support to the Assistant Director of Prospect Strategy with portfolios as needed, including portfolio audits and the assignment review process.
• Utilize data to make meaningful and strategic recommendations for prospecting of portfolios.
• Participate in portfolio management and business planning meetings.
• Support Prospect Strategy and Data Analyst to manage prospect records in database system and performs regular audits of prospect data.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of comprehensive, proactive prospect identification and management of potential prospects.
• Conduct verification on wealth screening files and make portfolio assignment recommendations. 

Foster collaboration and partnerships 

• Assist others on the team and/or across the Division on special projects to support the Division needs as necessary.
• Build partnerships across campus to drive PAE initiatives.

Support best practices

• Collaborate with team members and recommend improvements.
• Research best practices; evaluating and learning new tools to support philanthropic and alumni engagement needs.
• Contribute outside-the-box ideas in conjunction with research and best practices to position the Division to be leaders in the industry.
• Creates job-specific SOPs (standard operating procedures) to document process to create consistency and continuity as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Must be a self-starter, organized and able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently.
• Research skills necessary to locate and validate information from multiple sources including websites, social media, and commercial research databases.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage to completion large, long-term or fast-moving projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry and project tracking.
• Strong grammar and writing skills.
• Superior and effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite with high proficiency in Excel and aptitude for learning new software packages.
• Knowledge of commercial research databases such as Lexis Nexis.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage large volumes of data in an accurate and meaningful way.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to use discretion in working with sensitive, confidential materials and data.

• Bachelor's degree

Salary Range:  $39,100 - $45,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing budgets associated with the Department of Agriculture & Food Science 
• Ensuring proper purchasing procedures are followed and keep accurate, up-to-date records of accounts
• Serve as a point of contact for potential students, current students, faculty/staff, and alumni for the department 
• Responsible for general administrative duties that include word processing, spreadsheets, filing, generating reports, supervising office student workers, managing calendars, and oversight of ordering and stocking office supplies
• Assist in organizing department events, departmental recruiting, and developing course schedules

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience

Hourly Rate:  $20.51-22.56

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable and Travel Coordinator position facilitates the day-to-day operations of the Travel Department as well as processes other accounts payable invoices for payment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of travel vouchers and accounts payable invoices.

This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Facilitates the day-to-day operations of the Travel Department, including the processing of employee reimbursement requests, accuracy of data entry, and related spend reporting.
• Develops and implements process improvements and automation to streamline travel expenditure reporting and payment reimbursement.
• Provides training to WKU employees on the travel policy and proper travel voucher completion.
• Ensures accurate processing of accounts payable invoices against purchase orders. Balances invoices and pay documents entered daily.
• Communicates with internal business partners and vendors to address inquiries, resolve payment issues, and manage payment terms.
• Serves as departmental record keeper for pro cards.
• Enters departmental requisitions.
• Maintains inventory and orders office supplies as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficient in typing, data entry, and Windows operating system.
• Proficient in Microsoft, specifically Excel.
• Ability to maintain computer concentration for prolonged periods of time.
   

• Associate's degree
• At least four years bookkeeping experience

Hourly Rate:  $20.00 - $21.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is home to WKU's nationally recognized clinical preparation programs. These programs focus on our community's future teachers, counselors, psychologists, and leaders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining, replacing, and repairing Windows and Apple computers in the college's classrooms, labs, and offices.
• Assisting departments, programs, and centers with technology planning and purchasing.
• Designing, implementing, and training college faculty, staff, and student employees in the use of current technology in classrooms and clinical settings across the College's departments, programs, and centers.
• Providing coordination and contact between ITS and the college.
• Maintaining ITS standards and level of quality in college technology.

• Bachelors in a Computer Science or related program.
• At least two years of hand-on experience related to computer user support, troubleshooting, and/or training.
• In-depth knowledge of troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues on multiple platforms.
• Ability to lift/carry equipment weighing up-to 50 lb.

Hourly Range:  $24.62-$26.67

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.