As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine's Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

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Position Summary:

The Broadband Operations Coordinator will support the Office of Broadband by prioritizing administrative responsibilities including but not limited to fiscal responsibilities, electronic data and file management, travel coordination, and overall office management. The Broadband Operations Coordinator may also perform data entry-related responsibilities and grant program-specific duties.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Actively engage with and support municipal broadband committees: build on existing relationships to enter communities not yet developing broadband strategies to connect them with their peers and encourage engagement.
• Help prepare prior authorizations, encumbrances, purchase orders, payment vouchers, expense reports, contracts, and other fiscal documents.
• Process invoices, assists in purchasing of general office supplies, assists in the management of the procurement card, and maintains receipts and other supportive documentation.

Electronic Data and File Management:

• Monitor and maintain KOBD’s public-facing email inbox.
• Perform grant outreach activity tracking. Populate Subrecipient Reporting Folders.
• Download, sort, and organize grant applicant files from grant management software into the KOBD utilized file management system.
• Data entry for grant program activities as requested.

Travel Coordination:

• Manages KOBD staff travel arrangements, including the reservation of rental or agency vehicles, hotel reservations, and other items.
• Assists in the development of required travel or hospitality forms.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions.

Qualifications: