To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to bunruh@kshsaa.org. Additional details and the application can be found at https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/AdminAsstDescription.pdf.

Company Description

The KSHSAA supports Kansas schools in providing student learning and development opportunities through participation in education-based athletic and activity programs. This is accomplished through the administration of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics, and contests among member schools, culminating with state championship events.

This association provides support and leadership to 750 member high schools and middle schools, over 200,000 Kansas students, and 4000 registered officials.

The Position

This is a full-time Administrative Assistant role located in Topeka, KS, with flexibility for some remote work. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented problem-solver who enjoys new challenges, a fast-paced work environment, contributing to a team mission, and school sports and activities. A candidate’s work ethic, desire to learn and grow, ability to integrate with the team and an overall attitude of service are key attributes to being successful in this position.  

This Administrative Assistant position is responsible for providing office support for the administration of designated sports and activities sanctioned by the KSHSAA, as well as general office operations. This person works with and under the direction of KSHSAA administrative staff members who direct activities, the Executive Director, and the Director of Operations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide customer support to all stakeholders served by the KSHSAA.
• Coordinate electronic data management using custom software and Microsoft Office products.
• Prepare and distribute electronic and hard copy communications with member schools and officials.
• Prepare and monitor coach/sponsor education/training requirements.
• Meeting planning & preparation (on-site and off-site meetings)
• Assist in planning and preparation of postseason events.
• Provide grammatical and stylistic proofing of printed materials and electronic communications.
• Maintain the Gallery of Champions.
• Prepare and organize large mailings.
• Inventory management
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Operations

Summary of Key Qualifications:

• A commitment to providing exceptional customer service to the member schools and registered contest officials of the KSHSAA.
• Be an exceptional verbal and digital communicator with member schools, officials, and staff.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite of products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Publisher and Access will also be valuable.
• Be an exceptional team player, while still being productive working independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfortable managing large volumes of data in various electronic formats.
• Willing to embrace the opportunity to learn new skills and office technology.
• Be detail oriented and possess excellent proof-reading skills.
• Have an interest in interscholastic activities and/or a desire to learn more about interscholastic activities and the KSHSAA.
• Possess the highest level of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to work onsite in Topeka, KS, Monday – Friday.