Associate Director For High School Equivalency

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Associate Director for High School Equivalency. 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 High School Equivalency serves in the Workforce Development unit and is responsible for policy implementation and administration of High School Equivalency (HSE) for GED® Testing and the Kansas Pathway to Career Diploma Program within the state of Kansas. The Associate Director will provide policy implementation, administration of the programs, and supervision of all official HSE programs within Kansas in accordance with State statutes and regulations and the HSE examination vendor policies and procedures. In addition, the Associate Director will collaborate with the Director for Adult Education and other stakeholders throughout the state to increase the number of adults who are aware of and participate in HSE programs to gain the skills needed to succeed in career-training programs and/or college, and the workforce, thus contributing to the economy and overall health of the state.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and possess five years of full-time administrative or counseling experience in postsecondary and/or secondary education. The successful candidate must possess strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills, and effective interpersonal abilities. The ability to work and communicate with multiple agencies, constituents, stakeholder groups, and the public is essential.

Salary range is $60,000 to $68,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is authorized to work remotely; however, in-person work at the Topeka office and travel within and outside of Kansas will be required as needed. The Kansas Board of Regents offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 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 212110). A letter of application, current resume, and contact information for three professional references must be submitted as part of the application. Screening of applications will begin on March 15th, 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
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66612