Assistant Director of Accreditation and Operations
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
50% Management of Unit Operations
25% Financial Oversight Grant Funding and Resource Acquisition:
20% Accreditation and Credentialing Oversight:
5%- Other Duties as Assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jennifer Johnson
Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Accreditation and Operations is a critical leadership role within the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). This position oversees all aspects of the business operations and evolving needs of the Kansas Fire Service. The Assistant Director will collaborate across departments to ensure effective program development budget management and strategic growth in the administrative functions organizationally while also spearheading initiatives for innovation with National Fire Academy Fire training courses and delivery Traffic Incident Management courses as well as Fire Schools Fire Forums and Conferences. This position will serve as the unit leader in the absence of the Director and the Assistant Director of Training. This position reports to the Director of KFRTI.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following key competencies:
The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute a unit of Jayhawk Global was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. Housed on the Lawrence campus the Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a traveling instruction service providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in communities across the State of Kansas.
The mission of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible innovative and science and data-driven training and credentialing for fire and emergency services personnel to improve the health and safety of our communities.
Jayhawk Global is an education innovation center that advances and delivers non-traditional forms of learner engagement including online degree programs professional and workforce development certifications competency-based educational offerings credit for prior experience employee training and enrichment learning. Jayhawk Globals mission is both internal working collaboratively with all KU academic schools and departments and external serving all 105 Kansas counties 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries. The units in Jayhawk Global include: Competency Based Education Academic Programs Extended Learning Programs (including the Aerospace Short Course Program and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) and the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day a retirement program medical & dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details and additional KU Benefits information available at: Tuition Assistance KU Benefits
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins March 16 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Position Requirements
Considerable in-state and limited out-of-state travel is required in this position. Travel related to this position may be required from one to five days per week. This position is routinely required to work a non-traditional schedule (including evenings and weekends).
Persons in this position may be required to lift heavy materials and training props up to 100 pounds with or without accommodation. Successful candidates must be capable of lifting and moving teaching kits firefighting equipment and performing classroom set up (moving tables & chairs classroom support equipment etc.).
50% Management of Unit Operations
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the 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 ofKFRTI
- 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.
25% Financial Oversight Grant Funding and Resource Acquisition:
- 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 Units 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.
20% Accreditation and Credentialing Oversight:
- 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.
5%- Other Duties as Assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jennifer Johnson
- Bachelors degree 3 years related experience.
- Ten years leadership experience in public safety (fire law enforcement emergency management military/homeland security emergency medical services) or education.
- Five years of full-time supervisory experience.
- Five years of budget experience.
- Five years federal grant management experience.
- IFSAC and/or Pro Board National Certification as a Fire Instructor I as evidenced in application materials.
- Masters Degree
- Project Management Experience as evidenced by application materials.
- Leadership experience at the Fire Chief or National Fire Organization level as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Accreditation and Operations is a critical leadership role within the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). This position oversees all aspects of the business operations and evolving needs of the Kansas Fire Service. The Assistant Director will collaborate across departments to ensure effective program development budget management and strategic growth in the administrative functions organizationally while also spearheading initiatives for innovation with National Fire Academy Fire training courses and delivery Traffic Incident Management courses as well as Fire Schools Fire Forums and Conferences. This position will serve as the unit leader in the absence of the Director and the Assistant Director of Training. This position reports to the Director of KFRTI.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following key competencies:
- Strategic planning and problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and departments.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing innovative training solutions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute a unit of Jayhawk Global was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. Housed on the Lawrence campus the Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a traveling instruction service providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in communities across the State of Kansas.
The mission of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible innovative and science and data-driven training and credentialing for fire and emergency services personnel to improve the health and safety of our communities.
Jayhawk Global is an education innovation center that advances and delivers non-traditional forms of learner engagement including online degree programs professional and workforce development certifications competency-based educational offerings credit for prior experience employee training and enrichment learning. Jayhawk Globals mission is both internal working collaboratively with all KU academic schools and departments and external serving all 105 Kansas counties 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries. The units in Jayhawk Global include: Competency Based Education Academic Programs Extended Learning Programs (including the Aerospace Short Course Program and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) and the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day a retirement program medical & dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details and additional KU Benefits information available at: Tuition Assistance KU Benefits
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins March 16 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Position Requirements
Considerable in-state and limited out-of-state travel is required in this position. Travel related to this position may be required from one to five days per week. This position is routinely required to work a non-traditional schedule (including evenings and weekends).
Persons in this position may be required to lift heavy materials and training props up to 100 pounds with or without accommodation. Successful candidates must be capable of lifting and moving teaching kits firefighting equipment and performing classroom set up (moving tables & chairs classroom support equipment etc.).
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
