Wichita State University

Department:   Parking & Transportation Services Campus Location:   Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Work Schedule:   Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement. **Interested in applying or learning more? Visit the official job posting here:  http://jobs.wichita.edu/cw/en-us/job/498020?lApplicationSubSourceID=11261 Job Story: The University's Parking & Transportation Services has an opening for a 1st shift Parking Officer. This position also comes with a robust benefits package (effective on your first day) and generous paid time off. Job Summary: Performs safety and security work safeguarding persons and property owned or leased by the University by monitoring and authorizing the entrance and departure of employees and visitors, patrolling grounds and parking areas for violations and escorting or transporting individuals to specific locations. Essential Functions: Patrol assigned areas maintaining buildings and grounds security, responds to emergency situations, and observes and reports special hazards. Responds to and assists with emergency and assistance calls, or other situations; notifies the appropriate emergency staff as needed. Conducts daily monitoring of parking lots for parking violations and issuing parking citations. Assists in performing traffic control duties. Assists in set up and tear down or parking lot reservations and special event needs. Calls upon University police officers to assume police-related tasks and functions, as necessary in response to observing suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in assigned area. Assists with building evacuations and crowd control, as needed. Job Duties: Other responsibilities include vehicle assist calls, setting up and tearing down parking lot reservations, writing citations and providing great customer service. Conducts daily monitoring of parking lots for parking violations and issuing parking citations. Assists UPD in performing traffic control duties. Assists in set up and tear down or parking lot reservations and special event needs. Calls upon University police officers to assist with police-related tasks/functions, as necessary. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent None Required License/Certifications/Training: Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire date Valid drivers license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to efficiently operate the NuPark system. Ability to operate a two-way radio. Ability to remain calm under stressful situations. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to give and follow instructions verbally and in writing. Ability to recall and record information concisely and accurately. Ability to read and understand written department guidelines, university policies, laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to build and sustain effective professional and courteous interpersonal relationships with a diverse constituency of faculty, staff, students, and public.   Physical Requirements: Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to drive state vehicle. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to position self to perform safety and security actions determined by police methods and procedures. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Additional Physical Requirement: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects. 

Department:   Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP Campus Location:   Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location Pay:   Salary is set for the position at $40,500/yr Work Schedule:   Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm (regular evenings & weekends based on scheduled events but flexible) Export Compliance Requirement:  No export control requirement. Interested in applying or learning more? Visit the official job posting here:  http://jobs.wichita.edu/cw/en-us/job/498138?lApplicationSubSourceID=11261 Job Story: See a future for youths, in the foster care system, where they need a little extra assistance to get on track for their dreams to become reality! Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a state-wide program serving students in foster care, grades 7-12 and first year in college. We require someone who is organized with exceptional time management. Deliver content at events /information workshops in the evening or weekends. Travel to meet with your caseload, across the region, regularly during the school day to personalize services for their scholarly level. Build rapport with this population & maintain appropriate boundaries is key to these relationships. Show your investment in their future by making connections with what their needs are, follow up/follow through as well as being a role model for them. The priority goes to great documentation & information sharing with other invested parties. Travel is your friend in this role as well since you cover a region & have time to mentally prepare on your way to your appointments. Celebrate milestones of each youth & help them on the fumbles so they feel prepared for the next time. These are the qualities it takes & the person we are looking for so apply today! Applicants must reside in the area the position is located in. Job Summary: Responsible for the enrollment, monitoring and/or advising of eligible participants. Establishes and maintains a positive and professional relationship with all referral agencies. Plans educational, career and life skills activities, completes the College Access Plan (CAP) on each student and coordinates with College Access Mentors or other partners to ensure services are provided. Essential Functions: Instructs program students in college access workshops to include college preparation, financial literacy and career awareness workshops. Provides post enrollment academic monitoring, mentoring and advising as needed. Ensures completion of required applications, surveys and supporting documents by completing all necessary documentation of activities, assisting with data entry and accuracy of student database and obtaining student school records, surveys and college enrollment information. Shares participant outcome data and best practices with agencies as needed. May work closely with privatized foster care agencies and local schools in enrolling students in the program. May negotiate in-kind donations with partners to ensure grant matches. Reviews student records, identifies local community referral resources and conducts referrals for students. Determines and schedules assessments of student needs; may assist with financial aid coordination. Reports student performance and adjustment needs. Tracks resource usage and aid adequacy as needed. Job Duties: Travel to assigned school districts to provide college going services to students in foster care. Monitors and tracks student academic progress, graduation, enrollment in college and FAFSA completion. Provides grant related activities such as workshops and college campus visits, academic advising, career exploration and job search, mentoring, tutoring resources, and summer programs. Assists students with KKGU dual credit application, DCF tuition waiver application and credit recovery, if needed. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social services or related field One year of experience in academic advising or related field   Required License/Certifications/Training: Valid Kansas drivers license for Trio Talent Search, Trio Talent Search South, Haysville GEAR UP, and TRIO Upward Bound Wichita Prep Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience in implementing programs in middle or high schools. Knowledge of State of Kansas foster care system. Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting low-income students and students in foster care. Knowledge of the education systems and assessments in the State of Kansas. Strong computer, writing, and oral communication skills. Able to analyze problems and resolve conflicts. Ability to manage time, deadlines & documentation needs. Knowledgeable on how to supervise staff and utilize coaching methods. Additional Information: Must be able to complete a State of Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect background check. Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Additional Physical Requirement: Ability to drive 7 to 15 passenger van safely & travel distances regularly. Must be able to escort students on campus visits - which may include lots of walking. Must be able to attend community and school presentations. Overnight travel occasionally to trainings and conferences may be required.