Project Coordinator - Title III (9503)

Friends University is seeking to fill the Project Coordinator - Title III position in Wichita Kansas. This position is funded through a grant. Current grant funding for this role is secured for approximately two more years. This position reports to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success. The primary responsibility is to provide coordination of all Title III grant activities. This will include completing paperwork, submitting annual reports, coordinating with the external evaluation team and evaluation activities (such as focus groups and surveys), and working with accounting to ensure accurate records of all grant-related revenue and expenses. 

Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

Qualifications

Three years of work experience in a customer-facing role is required. Work experience with adults in higher education preferred.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required.

Computer proficiency, electronic communications, word-processing, and database software required. Attention to detail, time management, and capacity to prioritize workflows are required abilities.

Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/  to apply.  Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.

Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.