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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Administrative Associate. The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges).
The Administrative Associate serves as a member of the Kansas Board of Regents Administrative Support Team and provides administrative support to the Board Office. This position will manage communications for assigned departments and staff, assist agency staff with securing travel arrangements, schedule and coordinate in-person and virtual meetings, and prepare meeting agendas, materials and minutes. In addition, the Administrative Associate will participate as part of the KBOR front desk team by greeting agency visitors, monitoring the front door to screen visitor entry, and coordinating incoming agency telephone calls and mail. The Administrative Associate will also provide hospitality services for and assist with set-up of monthly Board of Regents meetings and complete additional specialized tasks as assigned.
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess three years of relevant office experience in a similar position. The successful candidate must be detail oriented, possess exceptionally well-developed oral and written communication and analytical skills, along with effective interpersonal abilities. High-level organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in order to meet deadlines is essential.
Salary range is $40,000 to $46,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a hybrid position; in person work at the Topeka office will be required. The Kansas Board of Regents offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance; retirement savings plan; paid leave and holidays; and tuition assistance at several state universities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents.
Interested candidates will apply for this position through the State of Kansas Employment Center and Careers portal website located here (Job ID 212530). A letter of application, current resume, and three professional references contact information must be submitted as part of the application. Screening of applications will begin on April 19th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. As part of the selection process, a criminal background check will be completed.
The Kansas Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY
The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Associate Director for High School Equivalency. The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges).
The Associate Director for High School Equivalency serves in the Workforce Development unit and is responsible for policy implementation and administration of High School Equivalency (HSE) for GED® Testing and the Kansas Pathway to Career Diploma Program within the state of Kansas. The Associate Director will provide policy implementation, administration of the programs, and supervision of all official HSE programs within Kansas in accordance with State statutes and regulations and the HSE examination vendor policies and procedures. In addition, the Associate Director will collaborate with the Director for Adult Education and other stakeholders throughout the state to increase the number of adults who are aware of and participate in HSE programs to gain the skills needed to succeed in career-training programs and/or college, and the workforce, thus contributing to the economy and overall health of the state.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess five years of full-time administrative or counseling experience in postsecondary and/or secondary education. The successful candidate must possess strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills, and effective interpersonal abilities. The ability to work and communicate with multiple agencies, constituents, stakeholder groups, and the public is essential.
Salary range is $60,000 to $68,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is authorized to work remotely; however, in-person work at the Topeka office and travel within and outside of Kansas will be required as needed. The Kansas Board of Regents offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement savings plan; paid leave and holidays; and tuition assistance at several state universities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents.
Interested candidates will apply for this position through the State of Kansas Employment Center and Careers portal website located here (Job ID 212110). A letter of application, current resume, and contact information for three professional references must be submitted as part of the application. Screening of applications will begin on March 15th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. As part of the selection process, a criminal background check will be completed.
The Kansas Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
For more details on this position, including the complete position description, click here.
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