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Assistant Director of Accreditation and Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $71,200.00 - $127,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI), a distinguished unit of Jayhawk Global, is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and credentialing to firefighters and emergency service personnel across Kansas. Established in 1949 by the Kansas legislature, KFRTI plays a vital role in enhancing the safety and preparedness of local fire departments by delivering innovative, accessible, and science-driven educational opportunities. Operating from the Lawrence campus, the Institute serves as a statewide resource offering hundreds of training and certification events in communities throughout Kansas each year, facilitating the development of highly skilled fire service professionals.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- minimum 5 years of experience in fire service training or administration
- proven leadership and supervisory experience
- experience with financial management including grants and budgeting
- knowledge of national fire service accreditation bodies and certification standards
- excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- capability to work collaboratively across diverse teams
- effective problem-solving skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- experience in fire service training or administration
- strong leadership and management skills
- knowledge of financial oversight and grant management
- familiarity with accreditation and certification processes
- excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- proficiency in project management and strategic planning
- ability to develop and implement innovative training solutions
Job Duties
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of KFRTI ensuring efficient accounting and financial management of training programs
- compose procedures and policies based upon organizational need as directed
- represent the administrative staff in all decision making and leadership activities
- develop reports and identify metrics within KFRTI to evaluate ensure or improve accuracy efficiency timeliness and clarity of operations with administrative staff
- supervise administrative staff and student employees within KFRTI and align administrative staff goals to be consistent with KU Jayhawk Global and KFRTI strategic plans
- prepare and deliver annual evaluations and ensure completion of annual required training
- serve on university and fire organization committees as requested and approved by the Director of KFRTI
- supervise business operations administrative support staff ensuring efficient operations and task execution
- supervise certification operations and support staff ensuring efficient operations and task execution
- supervise the Degree Program to support scheduling build-out delivery and KFRTI management of the University of Kansas Fire and Emergency Services Administration Degree
- supervise the Special Projects Coordinator with scheduling delivery registration and budgetary requirements in relation to Fire Schools Fire Forums Conferences state and national and other specialized events
- supervise the Office Manager in relation to Enrole the TIM program management scheduling and delivery along with budgetary requirements for administrative support travel reimbursement and course support requirements
- promote professional development of staff
- collaborate with KFRTI teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of programs
- collaborate with the KFRTI Leadership group for strategic planning as well as strategic planning at the Jayhawk Global level
- collaborate and assist with any and all grant funding opportunities
- work strategically with KUCR to submit accept and charge AFG grants NFA grants and other grants as applicable
- ensure that unit is meeting all grant reporting requirements
- contracts/procurement oversight
- develop strategic partnerships to secure resources for new and existing programs
- collaborate with KFRTI AD of Training and KFRTI Director to develop and manage the Unit's annual budget
- oversee the Unrestricted 307 funding the Restricted 700 funding and Grant funding ensuring that OAC records are correct
- oversee internal IT support student payments accounts payable and all accounts receivables
- collaborate with KFRTI Program Managers and Program Coordinators in developing cost analysis metrics for courses and programs
- oversee development and management of policies and procedures related to accreditation national certification and credentialing
- ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain partnerships with national accrediting bodies
- supervise the development of authentic-based certification assessments and metrics in consultation Instructional Program Managers and the Certification Program Coordinator
- oversee and assist the Certification Program Manager in managing the credentialing and certification program budgets
- oversee the development and implementation of new certification levels and programs for the Kansas Fire Service
- participate in membership or committee work groups with the National Fire Protection Association NFPA International Fire Service Accreditation Congress IFSAC and the ProBoard Fire Service Accreditation Organization
- oversee the computer-based testing software and initiatives for the KITE testing system
- perform other duties as assigned
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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