Associate Director For Academic Affairs

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Associate Director for Academic Affairs. The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges).

The Associate Director for Academic Affairs oversees implementing and ongoing monitoring of the Systemwide General Education Framework, Math Pathways, and Co-requisite Remediation for Math and English gateway courses. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Associate Director will utilize established councils and task forces and create new ones to engage system institutions and stakeholders to support critical initiatives targeting student success.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess at least three years of full-time experience in a postsecondary environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with current issues in higher education, and the ability to prioritize, take initiative, focus, and follow projects through to completion. A well-developed set of communication (oral and written), analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills is essential for a successful candidate.

Salary range is $60,000 to $68,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Kansas Board of Regents offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance; retirement savings plan; paid leave and holidays; and tuition assistance at several state universities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents.

Interested candidates will apply for this position through the State of Kansas Employment Center and Careers portal website located at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs (Job ID 212023). A letter of application, current resume, and three professional references contact information must be submitted as part of the application. Screening of applications will begin on March 6, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. As part of the selection process, a criminal background check will be completed.

The Kansas Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66612: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66612