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Assistant Senior Services Director\
Administration Department\
Date: September 11, 2026\
Pay Grade: 135\
FLSA Status: Exempt\
KPERS Status: KPERS Covered Position\
Supervisor: Senior Services and Transportation Director\
Direct Reports: Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, PT Customer Service
Assistants, and PT\
Administrative Assistant\
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Essential Functions
80% Administration of Senior Services
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Derby Senior Center to ensure
reliable, high-\
quality service delivery.
Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day issues, coordinating with
the Director to\
resolve member and patron issues.
Coordinate, schedule, and ensure coverage for front desk and program
operations.\
Supervise, train, and develop direct reports. Ensure cross training for
continuity of service.\
Monitor and manage Senior Center safety in coordination with Director;
participate in City
Safety Committee meetings and Senior Center safety inspections.\
Set individual performance expectations, monitor and evaluate employee
performance
through informal and formal performance reviews.\
Assess needs of the Senior Center to determine budgetary impact, assess
compatibility
with current programs and services, and monitor effectiveness.\
Prepare and maintain proper records and reports to ensure compliance
with local, state,
and federal requirements.\
Prepare purchasing requests and order supplies and equipment within
budgetary and
purchasing guidelines.\
Assist Director with grant writing and funding requests.\
Monitor compliance with funding requirements, regulations, and
contractual obligations.\
Support Advisory Board through attendance at meetings and implementing
initiatives.\
Provide recommendations for goals, objectives, and action plans for the
division.\
Collect fees, reconcile daily cash, prepare for and make deposits.
Support budget tracking
and cost-saving initiatives.\
Provide input for division budget estimates and monitor expenditures;
identify
opportunities for efficiency.
20% Plan, Organize, and Direct Activities of Senior Services
Promote division activities at community events.\
Create content for use on City sponsored social media and monthly
newsletter.\
Fill in as a group leader for Senior Services programs and activities,
as needed.
2
Maintain high levels of member and patron satisfaction; gather feedback
and implement\
improvements.
Research and recommend new programs, services and opportunities to
expand services to\
the community.
Support special events, holiday parties and large gatherings in
collaboration with Activity\
and Volunteer Coordinator and Director.
Collaborate with Activity and Volunteer Coordinator on materials and
communication to\
increase awareness and attendance at Senior Center activities.
Manage, coordinate, and oversee the rental of the Senior Center
multipurpose room.
Continually, look for new and improved ways of completing the above
functions. Other tasks as\
assigned will be performed to address business needs.
Position Requirements
Latitude: Most duties are self-determined with flexibility in scheduling
and accomplishing tasks.\
Problem solving is accomplished by employee independently most of the
time. Decisions are\
made based on City policies and procedures, and when needed in
consultation with the director\
or appropriate stakeholder. Involves appropriate City staff when making
employment-related\
decisions and recommendations. Regular and reliable attendance at work
is expected.
Interaction: Daily interaction with members, patrons, employees and
division team members.\
Frequent interaction with other outside agencies and the public.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelo s degree,
preferred.\
Three years of experience planning, organizing and developing programs
or activities,
required.\
Experience working with the public and providing customer service,
required.\
One year of supervisory experience, required.\
Valid Kansas drivers license and a good driving record, required.\
College degree, preferred.\
Demonstrates integrity and sound ethical judgment in the performance of
duties and in
compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of business correspondence, filing, typing, organizational
skills, and municipal\
procedures.
Excellent communication skills sufficient to express ideas and
agreements concisely and\
persuasively, both orally and in writi
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681036
Assistant Senior Services Director\
Administration Department\
Date: September 11, 2026\
Pay Grade: 135\
FLSA Status: Exempt\
KPERS Status: KPERS Covered Position\
Supervisor: Senior Services and Transportation Director\
Direct Reports: Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, PT Customer Service
Assistants, and PT\
Administrative Assistant\
\
~~-~~\
Essential Functions
80% Administration of Senior Services
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Derby Senior Center to ensure
reliable, high-\
quality service delivery.
Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day issues, coordinating with
the Director to\
resolve member and patron issues.
Coordinate, schedule, and ensure coverage for front desk and program
operations.\
Supervise, train, and develop direct reports. Ensure cross training for
continuity of service.\
Monitor and manage Senior Center safety in coordination with Director;
participate in City
Safety Committee meetings and Senior Center safety inspections.\
Set individual performance expectations, monitor and evaluate employee
performance
through informal and formal performance reviews.\
Assess needs of the Senior Center to determine budgetary impact, assess
compatibility
with current programs and services, and monitor effectiveness.\
Prepare and maintain proper records and reports to ensure compliance
with local, state,
and federal requirements.\
Prepare purchasing requests and order supplies and equipment within
budgetary and
purchasing guidelines.\
Assist Director with grant writing and funding requests.\
Monitor compliance with funding requirements, regulations, and
contractual obligations.\
Support Advisory Board through attendance at meetings and implementing
initiatives.\
Provide recommendations for goals, objectives, and action plans for the
division.\
Collect fees, reconcile daily cash, prepare for and make deposits.
Support budget tracking
and cost-saving initiatives.\
Provide input for division budget estimates and monitor expenditures;
identify
opportunities for efficiency.
20% Plan, Organize, and Direct Activities of Senior Services
Promote division activities at community events.\
Create content for use on City sponsored social media and monthly
newsletter.\
Fill in as a group leader for Senior Services programs and activities,
as needed.
2
Maintain high levels of member and patron satisfaction; gather feedback
and implement\
improvements.
Research and recommend new programs, services and opportunities to
expand services to\
the community.
Support special events, holiday parties and large gatherings in
collaboration with Activity\
and Volunteer Coordinator and Director.
Collaborate with Activity and Volunteer Coordinator on materials and
communication to\
increase awareness and attendance at Senior Center activities.
Manage, coordinate, and oversee the rental of the Senior Center
multipurpose room.
Continually, look for new and improved ways of completing the above
functions. Other tasks as\
assigned will be performed to address business needs.
Position Requirements
Latitude: Most duties are self-determined with flexibility in scheduling
and accomplishing tasks.\
Problem solving is accomplished by employee independently most of the
time. Decisions are\
made based on City policies and procedures, and when needed in
consultation with the director\
or appropriate stakeholder. Involves appropriate City staff when making
employment-related\
decisions and recommendations. Regular and reliable attendance at work
is expected.
Interaction: Daily interaction with members, patrons, employees and
division team members.\
Frequent interaction with other outside agencies and the public.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelo s degree,
preferred.\
Three years of experience planning, organizing and developing programs
or activities,
required.\
Experience working with the public and providing customer service,
required.\
One year of supervisory experience, required.\
Valid Kansas drivers license and a good driving record, required.\
College degree, preferred.\
Demonstrates integrity and sound ethical judgment in the performance of
duties and in
compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of business correspondence, filing, typing, organizational
skills, and municipal\
procedures.
Excellent communication skills sufficient to express ideas and
agreements concisely and\
persuasively, both orally and in writi