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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.

 

 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Associate Director for Academic Affairs. 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 Academic Affairs oversees implementing and ongoing monitoring of the Systemwide General Education Framework,  Math Pathways, and Co-requisite Remediation for Math and English gateway courses.  In carrying out these responsibilities, the Associate Director will utilize established councils and task forces and create new ones to engage system institutions and stakeholders to support critical initiatives targeting student success.   

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess at least three years of full-time experience in a postsecondary environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with current issues in higher education, and the ability to prioritize, take initiative, focus, and follow projects through to completion. A well-developed set of communication (oral and written), analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential for a successful candidate.

Salary range is $60,000 to $68,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 212023).  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 March 6, 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.

 

 

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 211855). 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 February 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.

For more details on this position, including the complete position description, click here.

 

 

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Senior 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 Senior Administrative Associate provides high level administrative support to the Board office and provides operational support to the Board and Technical Education Authority. This position will prepare monthly Board and TEA meeting agendas and annual Board and TEA meeting calendars while coordinating, collecting, editing and assembling meeting material, attend Board and TEA meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and organize Board and TEA meetings and campus visits. In addition, this position will prepare and distribute notice of Board, TEA and subcommittee meetings in compliance with Kansas Open Meetings Act, manage Board office submissions to Governor’s Public Square website, and make changes to the Policy Manual to incorporate new and amended policies.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess three years of relevant experience. 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 $46,000 to $56,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a hybrid position; in person work at the Topeka office and travel within Kansas to Board meetings and an annual retreat 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 211854). 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 February 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.

For more details on this position, including the complete position description, click here.

 

 

VICE PRESIDENT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of the Vice President for Workforce Development. 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 Vice President for Workforce Development serves as the executive director for the Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority; a 12-member board appointed to oversee a program of work for technical education for the Kansas Board of Regents. In that capacity, the Vice President leads the boards workforce development staff, provides overall leadership and management for technical education matters, and advises the Board of Regents and the President and CEO on a broad range of system-wide technical education matters.  The Vice President maintains the highest level of knowledge about technical education institutions within the Kansas higher education system and will represent the Authority and the Board on postsecondary technical education matters as appropriate, and functions as a key member of the President and CEO’s executive leadership team.

The successful candidate will be an intellectual leader who holds a master’s degree from an accredited institution and possess at least five years combined of teaching and effective leadership and management in postsecondary technical education.  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate capacity to work with a wide range of constituents including business CEO’s and representatives, governing boards, college leadership, governmental agencies, community groups and the general public. A well-developed set of communication (oral and written), analytical, and interpersonal skills is essential for a successful candidate.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate understanding of the broad array of critical issues confronting technical education, both in Kansas and nationally, and will have experience with the legislative process.

Salary range is $140,000 to $175,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 211147).  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 January 15, 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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