About This Role:

The Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) team, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire a Project Associate who will provide specialized administrative work on a grant-funded statewide professional development project in the area of childcare and education, focusing on individuals and programs serving birth to 13 years. This position will be responsible for managing general office functions and providing administrative support for KCCTO’s professional development initiatives and offerings.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answer incoming phone calls and monitor emails
• Schedule meetings and provide logistical support
• Assist with various course processes, which may include processing requests for transfers, transcripts, and certificates
• Assist with course registration, enrollments, and completions as needed
• Process and review applications for financial incentives, CDA training track, and/or trainers
• Perform data entry
• Track and report the use of funds related to financial incentives, material/resource ordering, etc.
• Maintain relationships with KCCTO partners
• Direct work of student office assistant/s

Why Join Us:

Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) is a state-wide training office dedicated to providing quality, accessible, professional development opportunities to family childcare providers, childcare center staff, and other early education professionals throughout Kansas. KCCTO is a sponsored project of Kansas State University and the College of Health and Human Sciences. The mission of KCCTO is to ensure high-quality early education and care through professional development and support for those who work with and on behalf of young children. KCCTO is the current contracted agency by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) for the Early Childhood Workforce Development Project and the Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN).

The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies; Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging, and the Physician Assistant program. In addition, the college received approval from the Kansas Board of Regents to serve as a satellite location for the WSU nursing program. The College enrolls roughly 2,800 students (graduate and undergraduate) and employs more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and Extension positions (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/). The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and human behavior.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion.  The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Two years of experience working in an office setting that requires professionalism, teamwork, and confidentiality
• Two years of experience managing multiple tasks or projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Three years of experience working in a non-profit, multi-project, or technology-based program
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Basic knowledge of early childhood and the childcare system, along with available resources
• Familiarity or experience with childcare programs and the children and families they serve

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

For more information please contact the search committee chair, Chelsea Schulte (cmitch@ksu.edu) with the subject line KCCTO Project Associate Search.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$17.34 - $20.19 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.