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STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST
The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Student Financial Aid Specialist. 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 Student Financial Aid Specialist fulfills an independent professional role in performing a wide range of administrative tasks in the Student Financial Assistance (SFA) unit of the Kansas Board of Regents Office (KBOR). This position is responsible for the administration of student financial assistance programs, which provide financial assistance to postsecondary institutions, including public universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and independent, not-for-profit colleges, and directly works in processing over 9,000 student applications annually.
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent in addition to three years of experience in a professional office environment. The successful applicant should also possess exceptionally well-developed oral and written communication and analytical skills, along with effective interpersonal abilities. Finally, the successful applicant should have excellent customer service skills, experience working independently and collaboratively, and be proficient in the use of application software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree.
Salary range is $43,000 to $48,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is authorized to work remotely; however, in-person work at the Topeka office will be required as needed, and advanced notice will be provided. 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 214465). A letter of application, a current resume, and three professional references' contact information must be submitted as part of the application. Screening of applications will begin on October 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be completed as part of the selection process.
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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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST
The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Workforce Development Program Specialist. 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 Workforce Development Program Specialist reports to the Director of Workforce Development and works closely with the Workforce Development team to assist with the completion of program reviews and alignment, various technical program reporting that supports both state and federal initiatives, and communication activities including meeting and conference preparation and website updates.
The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills, along with effective interpersonal abilities. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in the use of PC-based software, and have the ability to remain flexible in response to diverse demands. High-level organizational and office skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in order to meet deadlines is essential.
Salary range is $46,000 to $52,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is authorized to work remotely; however, in-person work at the Topeka office will be required as needed. 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 214059). 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 September 20, 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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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Business Intelligence Analyst. 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 Business Intelligence Analyst will serve as the developer for content within the business intelligence portal and is responsible for reporting structures and quality assurance duties which include analyzing requirements, creating data definitions, designing, developing, and implementing performance reporting, creating data extracts, evaluating data, creating documentation, working with administrators and technical teams, and other duties as directed by the Associate Director for Reporting.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in addition to demonstrated knowledge of relational database systems and concepts. The successful applicant should also possess experience using reporting languages such as SAS or SQL, and the ability to analyze data, reporting needs, design dashboard pages, and create reporting tables and charts using complex queries. Finally, the successful applicant should have demonstrated project management skills and experience with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and follow through to completion multiple projects simultaneously.
Salary range is $60,000 to $65,600 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is authorized to work remotely; however, in-person work at the Topeka office will be required as needed. The Kansas Board of Regents offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid leave; in addition, tuition discount programs are available to eligible employees, spouses, and dependents at several Kansas state universities.
Interested candidates will apply for this position through the State of Kansas Employment Center and Careers portal website located here (Job ID 214049). 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 September 18, 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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