Workforce Systems Administrator

The Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) team, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire a Workforce Systems Administrator to join their team. This position will work on a statewide professional development pr...

  • 518441
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Health & Human Sciences Dean
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Oct 28 2024
  • Hybrid and/or Remote eligible

About This Role

The Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) team, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire a Workforce Systems Administrator to join their team. This position will work on a statewide professional development program in the area of childcare and education, focusing on individuals and programs serving birth to 13 years. This position will coordinate daily activities related to the development, launch and maintenance of the early childhood workforce registry for Kansas, Cape, which will provide comprehensive data about the needs of the early childhood workforce.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Implementation and management of statewide training and trainer approval systems, to include:
    • Facilitation of and participation in the review of applications
    • Verification of trainer requirements
    • Using review data to determine approvals
    • Communication with training organizations, developers, and independent trainers regarding approval status
  • Provide oversight of day-to-day operations, including customer service, implementation of policies and procedures, and prioritization of daily goals and objectives
  • Analyze and synthesize data to determine program needs and develop strategies to address those needs
  • Identify areas for system improvement and support the development of solutions and related initiatives
  • Communicate and coordinate with supporting partners regarding system updates and provide logistical support around adopting and using the workforce registry

About 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 Infant-Toddler Specialist Network, the Early Childhood Workforce Professional Development Program, and the workforce registry, Cape.

Cape, Kansas' early childhood workforce registry, is a web-based portal that empowers early childhood professionals, recognizes their contributions, and elevates the importance of their role within our state's economy. Through Cape, early childhood professionals, facilities, and training organizations experience streamlined access to training, resources, and planning tools. Cape will improve offerings, inform policy, and guide investments for the early childhood workforce by gathering insights from aggregated data.

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, Physician Assistant program, and a Nursing partnership with Wichita State University. The College enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students 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.

Worksite Option

This position is eligible for a hybrid, remote, and/or on-campus worksite. Work may be performed on employer premises, designated assignment location, and/or performed fully in a remote capacity. In-state travel will be required along with possible out-of-state travel related to attendance at educational events for personal skill and professional development.

An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Review K-State’s remote work policy details for more information.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field
  • Three years of successful and relevant project management experience
  • Experience in the early childhood workforce
  • Established partnerships with state early childhood-related organizations
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with diverse audiences
  • Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

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

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Haley Hynek, at hales08@ksu.edu with the subject line: Workforce Systems Administrator Search.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$59,000- $65,000 per year

 

 

 

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Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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