Job Posting The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is a dynamic, dedicated service agency that provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's K-12 education system. KSDE administers the state's governance of education, standards and assessments, special education services, child nutrition and wellness, title programs and services, career and technical education, and financial aid. It is the goal of the agency to provide all Kansas children with equal access to a quality, high-level education that promotes student achievement and prepares all students for global success. The department is governed by the Kansas State Board of Education, but the day-to-day administration of the agency is the responsibility of the Commissioner of Education, who is appointed by the Board of Education. 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 Public Service Administrator on the Child Nutrition and Wellness team. * Job Posting closes: October 21, 2025 * 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. Kansas State Department of Education 900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66612-1212 www.ksde.gov 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: $3,634.62 / 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: This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and continually improving the processes and procedures to set up and maintain the structure for project management and change management involved with the conversion of all School Finance files to PC database platforms. Serves as the primary liaison to the School Finance director and collaborates with IT staff and other School Finance staff in the development of PC databases and procedures for gathering business requirements for all projects. This position also monitors the distribution of approximately $5 billion for state foundation aid, supplemental general state aid, bond and interest state aid, capital outlay state aid, special education state aid and KPERS state aid to ensure payments are timely and accurate. You may request a position description for this opening by email from [email protected]. Be sure to use the Job ID (218265) in the subject line. Required Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in planning, organization and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, accounting or public administration; * Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, highly detail-oriented and accurate; * Effective problem-solving, planning, organization and decision-making skills; * Ability to supervise effectively and work in a team environment; * Ability to lead complex projects with defined timelines and objects by providing clear and effective communication in written and/or verbal form to subordinates in order to improve agency operations; * Ability to work with other agency employees, program directors and elected / appointed officials; * Computer skills necessary to develop and implement programs and procedures to perform advanced accounting and data collection functions; * Advanced level of Excel in order to create complex spreadsheets; and * Job knowledge at an advanced level in administrative work and coordination on complex issues of all areas of School Finance. Preferred Experience: Experience in the area of school finance, municipal and school laws, school budgeting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Recruiter Contact Information: Recruiter: Mady Carpenter Email: [email protected] 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) * For education to be considered, please include transcripts with your resume. 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.
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