Office Specialist II

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Office Specialist II to join our dedicated team. This position provides administrative support to the Veterinary Health Center. Responsibilities include procuring office supplies and equipment, managing copier contracts, coordinating mail services, maintaining inventory programs, and supporting faculty, staff, and student needs. This position plays a key role in ensuring daily operations run efficiently and in compliance with university and state purchasing policies. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

The Veterinary Health Center is a teaching hospital that offers routine, emergency, and specialty care services. The VHC strives to provide exceptional care for patients from high-quality routine healthcare to state-of-the-art advanced therapy for seriously ill patients. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas which is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html

This position is On-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to organize and process multiple types of information prepared.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experienced with typing, data processing, word processing, graphics, and tables.
• Education and/or experience in the use of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.
• Two years of experience in clerical work.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact information for three professional references

For best consideration, apply by August 22, 2025.

$18.00 - $20.65/hr