Assistant Director

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

To assist the Kansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund carry out their mission, we are recruiting for an Assistant Director. For more information about the Kansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund please visit https://kschildrenscabinet.org

• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
• Required documents uploaded: Open Until Filled
• Job Location: Topeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)
• Potential start date: As soon as possible*
• If the selected candidate is currently under an employment contract with a Kansas school district, the position will be held for them until the contractual obligations are fulfilled and then will join our team.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Hours to be determined
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Compensation: $3,461.54 biweekly

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to support the Executive Director in meeting the Kansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund (KCCTF) responsibilities pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1901, Kansas Executive Order 20-02, and Kansas State Board of Education outcomes. This position is critical to facilitating needs of the KCCTF Board and overseeing centralized operations (personnel, budget, support functions) to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to KCCTF responsibilities, funding and agreements.

You may request a position description for this opening by email from jobapp@ksde.org. Be sure to use the Job ID (215111) in the subject line.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in planning, organizing and directing work of a program, department, organization or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant.

Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, leadership and management, early childhood or a related field;
• Master’s degree in public administration, leadership and management, early childhood or a related field;
• Personnel management and leadership experience;
• Ability to organize work and manage time to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners and teams at all levels within an organization;
• Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of the Kansas early childhood system and/or early childhood programs and services; and
• Knowledge of budget development and tracking, grant management and grant compliance.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Kansas state government agencies and the Legislature, early childhood programs and services and managing federal grants and funding.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Kaley Taylor

Email: jobapp@ksde.org

Phone: (785) 296-7795

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (if a degree is part of the required minimum qualifications)

Applicants for the Education Program Consultant, Assistant Director and Director positions must provide college transcript(s) on or before the application deadline.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate IS NOT Required by KSDE.

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.