Looking for an opportunity to make a difference across Kansas?
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) is seeking candidates for two Program Specialist positions that support statewide higher education and workforce development initiatives.
Our team works with colleges, universities, employers, state agencies, and community partners to expand educational opportunity, strengthen Kansas' workforce, and help students succeed. Whether your interests are in workforce development or higher education administration, these positions offer an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts Kansans across the state.
Together, we're helping build a stronger future for Kansas through higher education, workforce development, and student success.
Current Openings
Workforce Development Program Specialist
Support statewide workforce development initiatives through program coordination, reporting, research, stakeholder communication, technical education activities, and special projects that advance workforce priorities across Kansas.
Academic Affairs Program Specialist
Support initiatives that help ensure quality, accountability, and educational opportunity across Kansas higher education through institutional coordination, application review, communication, records management, research, and special projects.
Why Work at KBOR?
At KBOR, the work you do helps shape educational opportunities, strengthen communities, and prepare Kansans for successful careers. Our staff collaborate with institutions and partners across the state to advance higher education, workforce development, and student success.
Benefits Highlights
- Competitive salary range of $50,000-$56,000 annually
- 8.5% employer retirement contribution through the KBOR Mandatory Retirement Plan
- Health insurance options for eligible employees
- Paid leave benefits
- Educational and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful public service work that impacts students, institutions, employers, and communities throughout Kansas
- Remote work authorization with periodic in-person meetings, training, conferences, institutional visits, and other business-related activities in Topeka and elsewhere in Kansas
Qualifications
We welcome candidates with relevant education, training, and professional experience who are passionate about supporting higher education, workforce development, and student success. A bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred for both positions, along with experience relevant to the duties of the position.
Application Process
This recruitment includes two separate positions:
Workforce Development Program Specialist
Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/WFD-Program-Specialist
Academic Affairs Program Specialist
Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/AA-Program-Specialist
Applications submitted through Indeed, LinkedIn, email, or other recruitment platforms will not be considered. To be considered for either position, applicants must submit an application through the appropriate State of Kansas employment posting listed above.
Applicants interested in both positions must submit a separate application for each position.
Review of applications will begin September 8, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received before September 8 will receive full consideration.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
