Associate Director for Human Resources and Operations

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Until Filled
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Kansas Board of Regents

Curtis State Office Building, Suite 520

https://www.kansasregents.org/

About the Position:

• Who can apply: External
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: No

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $69,000

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Tuition waiver programs are available to eligible employees, spouses, and dependents at several state universities

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Kansas Board of Regents invites applicants to fill the position of Associate Director for Human Resources and Operations. 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, including six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges.

The Associate Director for Human Resources and Operations leads agency human resources, compliance, employee relations, administrative support, and internal operations. This position serves as the agency’s lead resource for HR and administrative matters; advises agency leadership through policy interpretation, guidance, and decision support; and supports consistent office operations through supervision, workflow coordination, and escalation of complex or high-risk issues to the Director for Finance and Administration.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting human resources functions, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, personnel transactions, and related documentation. The candidate should have knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply guidance consistently. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage confidential information, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with staff, managers, and leadership. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field; experience in a public sector, governmental, or higher education environment; and familiarity with State of Kansas HR/payroll systems such as SHARP or similar platforms. Experience supporting corrective action, performance management, employee relations, staff supervision, administrative operations, or workflow improvement is also preferred.

Please see the complete position description for additional information, which can be located at the following Web address:

http://www.kansasregents.org/about/board_office/employment_opportunities

Screening of applications will begin July 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

Education

• See position description

Licensing & Certification

• See position description

Minimum Qualifications

• See position description

Preferred Qualifications

• See position description

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• The successful candidate will have consented to, and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Becky Pottebaum
• Email: bpottebaum@ksbor.org
• Phone: 785-430-4302
• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612

Required documents for this application to be complete:

• Inside your Job Application upload these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact information for three professional references

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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.