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　　Office Specialist II

　　Department: 3670055010 Health & Human Sciences Dean

　　Job no: 516629

　　Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)

　　Location: Manhattan, Kansas

　　Worksite: On-site requirement

　　Categories: Administrative / Professional

　　Pay Grade: 05A

　　About This Role:

　　The Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO) team, within theCollege of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire an OfficeSpecialist II to provide specialized administrative support to agrant-funded, statewide professional development project in the area ofchildcare and education that focuses on individuals and programs servingchildren aged birth to thirteen years. This position will be responsiblefor managing customer communications and will serve as the lead forcustomer service interactions related to KCCTO services. This positionwill report to KCCTO\'s Outreach and Engagement Program Coordinator.

　　Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

　　Answer incoming phone calls and monitor emailsConnect customers with their course instructors, as neededAssist with various course processes, which may include processingrequests for transfers, transcripts, and certificatesAssist with course registration, enrollments, and completionsManage training rostersAssist with materials inventoryHandle logistical arrangements for in-person trainings and eventsDirect work of student office assistant/sOther duties as assignedWhy Join Us:

　　Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) is astate-wide training office dedicated to providing quality, accessible,professional development opportunities to family childcare providers,childcare center staff, and other early education professionalsthroughout Kansas. KCCTO is a sponsored project of Kansas StateUniversity and the College of Health and Human Sciences. The mission ofKCCTO is to ensure high-quality early education and care throughprofessional development and support for those who work with and onbehalf of young children. KCCTO is the current contracted agency by theKansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) for the EarlyChildhood Workforce Development Project.

　　The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academicdepartments (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 WichitaState University. The College enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and400 graduate students and employs more than 115 full-time facultymembers in teaching, research, and Extension positions(https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/).The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creativeactivity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on healthand human behavior.

　　Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paidtime off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits areavailable, please visithttps://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits.

　　We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The universityactively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment andcooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. TheUniversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles ofCommunity.{target="_blank"}

　　Worksite Options:

　　This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performedon employer premises or designated assignment location.

　　What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　One year of relevant experiencePreferred Qualifications:

　　Associate\'s degree from an accredited collegeTwo years of experience working in an office setting that requiresprofessionalism, teamwork, and confidentialityTwo years of experience managing multiple tasks or projectsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteFive years of experience working in a non-profit, multi-project, ortechnology-based programAbility to develop and maintain professional relationshipsBasic knowledge of early childhood and the childcare system, alongwith available resourcesExperience directing the work of coworkersDirect experience with childcare programs and the children andfamilies they serveOther Requirements:

　　Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States atth