INTERNAL ONLY Training Administrator

50% - Manages programs projects functions and/or processes of the basic training program by working with instructors support staff other departments satellite academies and law enforcement agencies around the state. Coordinates training schedules addresses student issues and assists with the logistical planning for the day-to-day operations of the basic training program. Acts as a subject matter expert on curriculum issues in their area of expertise related to law enforcement curriculum content curriculum development assessments and instructional methodology.

15% - Under the statutory authority of the Vice Provost/Director of Police Training to promulgate policies and procedures for the effective operation of the campus (including a student code of conduct) the Training Administrator develops and implements operating policies and procedures related to basic training basic training instructors basic training support staff and residential students and law enforcement agencies statewide. Uses complex software to generate reports used to evaluate program effectiveness.

10% - The Training Administrator is responsible for developing specifications researching vendors and evaluating bids to meet program needs. Responsible for monitoring and approving operational expenses including staff travel operating supplies and equipment repairs or replacement.

10% - The Training Administrator leads a team of instructors with responsibility for mentorship and professional growth of the members of the team.

10% - Interacts regularly with law enforcement administrators statewide and other unit directors. Represents the organization on statewide committees and working groups.

5% - Other duties as assigned.
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Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information to Applicants
Barbara Harrison

1. Masters degree or bachelors degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and three (3) years of related experience in the field;
2. Two (2) years of management supervisory experience and/or project team leadership;
3. Effective written communication skills as evident in application materials;
4. Valid Kansas drivers license.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

1. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a law enforcement agency or training program setting;
2. Recent management experience in the coordination and supervision of basic law enforcement training or continuing education law enforcement training programs;
3. Five (5) years of training experience;

*This is an internal search available ONLY to current KU employees*

Reporting directly to the Associate Director for Basic Training the Training Administrator is responsible for the development of processes and procedures and logistical planning for the effective operation of the Basic Training program.

Hutchinson Campus

The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with seventeen buildings including three multi-story residential student dormitories.

The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU) KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually) and trains nearly 15000 students annually in residential online and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year. Its programs also extend to remote sites in Dodge City Hays Parsons and the KU Edwards Campus.

In addition to a competitive salary KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation sick leave ten paid holidays plus one discretionary day a retirement program medical and dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. Cover letter addressing how the require and preferred qualifications are met;
2. Resume;
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday May 25th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.