Administrative Associate

33991BR

Position Overview:

This position will provide a wide range of administrative support and may use discretion to implement general office operations within the organization.

The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.

The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.

Job Description:

60% Training Support and Logistics

• Prepare all materials for law enforcement continuing education and specialized law enforcement seminars, courses, classes, workshops, schools and other training-related events held by KLETC.

• Organize the logistical arrangements for other law enforcement-related training events as identified by the management team.

• Manage production and distribution of monthly mailers for upcoming KLETC courses to statewide Kansas law enforcement agencies.

• Assist with on-campus training logistics, such as instructor support and material handling for Hutchinson campus and regional sites.

• Manage campus-wide dormitory reservations and create lodging packets to include meal arrangements and facility rules/regulations for participants and instructors.

• Serve as backup to the KLETC Registrar.

15% Facilities and Resource Management

• Serve as point of contact for maintenance and custodial staff and submit maintenance requests for administration.

• Provide primary support to KLETC store.

• Serve as point of contact for all visitors to KLETC campus and ensures security and visitor management is consistent and in accordance with campus policy.

15% - Education Technology Management

• Use of KU platforms to assist law enforcement customers with online registration and troubleshooting, and housing accommodations.

• Understanding of systems and network operations and applications.

• Understanding of educational and classroom technology.

10% - Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

1. Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency and two years of office experience or two years of post-secondary education.

2. Two years of experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software applications/technology, as demonstrated by education, work history and application materials.

3. Two years of experience organizing and managing multiple and varied tasks and projects as demonstrated by education, work history and application materials.

4. Excellent communication skills as evident by work history and application materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;

2. Four years’ experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software applications/technology, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Express, as evidenced in application materials.

3. Four years’ experience in skilled clerical and/or administrative support, as evidenced in application materials.

4. Ability to work with members of the law enforcement community and/or professional law enforcement associations, as evidenced in application materials.

5. Experience working independently and to achieve goals with minimal supervision, as evidenced in application materials.

6. Experience working effectively in a team environment and with deadlines and multiple, rapidly evolving priorities, as evidenced in application materials.

Contact Information to Applicants:

Barbara Harrison

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Additional Candidate Instruction:

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

• Resume

• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, October 26, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Advertised Salary Range:

45,000

Application Review Begins:

26-Oct-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

30-Nov-2026

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE:

1.0

Reg/Temp:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Job Family:

Administrative Support-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, View email address on click.appcast.io, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 711 TTY.