Administrative Specialist

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Req#219330

Job Posting closes:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

Our Mission:
Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

Our Vision:
Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

Our Beliefs:
Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

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Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.

KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Position:
Administrative Assistant, Req.#219330

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply:
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

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Starting salary for this position: $36,171.20/Annual ($17.39/Hourly)
* * Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 23, step
6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This is a grant funded position that provides support to the Program Manager for the Fair Chance to Advance Grant. Tasks vary from drafting correspondence, organizing meetings, to preparing and analyzing data. This role will play an integral part in the administration and support of a multi-year grant. The incumbent ensures that information is safeguarded from unauthorized access and improper disclosure and is shared consistent with applicable statutes and regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides high level administrative support by composing office correspondence or reports, proofs and edits any correspondence. Prepares documents requiring use of advanced software features that includes integration of spreadsheets, macros, queries, charts,…