Part-Time Senior Administrative Assistant

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy :

To assist the Kansas State Department of Education in carrying out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for a Part-Time Senior Administrative Assistant on the School Finance team.

• Job Posting closes : Open Until Filled
• Required documents uploaded : Open Until Filled
• Job Location T opeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)

Kansas State Department of Education

900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102

Topeka, KS 66612-1212

www.ksde.org

About the Position

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

Compensation : $19.19 hourly

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 position exists to provide clerical support and assistance to the School Bus Safety Education Unit staff and provide customer service to transportation personnel in schools across the state.

You may request a position description for this opening by email from [email protected] . Be sure to use the Job ID (214233) in the subject line.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Six months of experience in general office, clerical or administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Skills and / or Qualifications :

• Ability to speak clearly and concisely on the telephone.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with fellow employees and Kansas schools.
• Proficiency with Windows based systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word programs.
• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Listen, comprehend, and respond to fellow employees and Kansas schools via telephone or email.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Accurate proofreading.

Preferred Experience :

Additional administrative experience in school transportation regulations and procedures and knowledge and / or experience in customer service.

Recruiter Contact Information :

Name : Kaley Taylor

Email : [email protected]

Phone : (785) 296-7795

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate IS NOT Required by KSDE.

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)

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

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE) : Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.

S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

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.