Job Title Table

Performs complex financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits of institutional risk, governance and control processes in accordance with professional internal auditing standards and practices. Plans, assigns and reviews work product of other auditors assigned. Analyzes records, systems and processes. Prepares written documentation of work performed and develops comprehensive reports. Interviews and advises personnel management concerning the work and to convey results. May also perform work to accomplish investigative and/or advisory services. May supervise staff and/or students. #Master¿s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience OR a Bachelor¿s degree in business, public administration or related field and 3 years of related experience.

Oversees all aviation operations for the University.  Responsible for all human resources and unit budget.  Ensures compliance with FAA regulations and oversees the maintenance, scheduling and safety procedures.  Ensures staff are trained and maintain current on license requirements.  Responsible for maintenance of records and reports, reviews aircraft accident reports, determination of aviation safety and enforcement needs, scheduling of aircraft use, maintenance and replacement.  Serves as a pilot for the University as needed.  Supervises staff. #Bachelor¿s degree.  Current Airline Transport Certification. Experience as a certified flight instructor, airport manager, or related field.  Experience with all law, rules and regulations as well as safety requirements regarding aircraft procedures and management. 5 years¿ experience in the management of an FAA Part 91 or equivalent flight operation, total flight time 8,000 hours with 4,000 hours in a multi-engine turbojet.

Administers complex benefits programs with regard to plan options, policy features, enrollment, and other requirements. Supervises the implementation, maintenance and communication of benefits programs, including medical, dental and vision coverage; saving and spending accounts; mandatory and voluntary retirement plans; long term disability, and basic and voluntary life insurance. May assist with planning, developing, and redesigning benefits and evaluating benefits costs and pros/cons.  Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and policies of state agencies (KBOR, SEHP, KPERS).  Provides individual counseling for retirement, long-term disability and in choosing between KPERS and KBOR retirement plans. Takes the lead in ensuring data integrity and validation during testing and implementation of new or updated software programs, generating reports to help Benefits staff audit eligibility and enrollment data, annual pre-paid deductions and end of year plan updates and contribution/deduction changes, working in conjunction with HR/Pay staff and other entities (e.g., IT, SEHP, KPERS, etc.)  As the KPERS¿ designated agent, is the key interface with KPERS to address issues or questions and to review and correct a multitude of annual KPERS reporting issues.  Is the key interface with the State Employee Health Plan for insurance related questions or issues, as well as MAP portal issues.  Manages the benefits team establishing goals and objectives for the office.  #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of related experience.

Counsels employees regarding benefits programs including KBOR and KPERS mandatory retirement; medical, dental and vision insurance; basic and optional group life; spending and savings accounts; voluntary retirement plans; KBOR graduate student insurance plans, and the Affordable Care Act.  Publicizes and/or coordinates benefits programs; conducts individual and group orientation sessions and individual and group benefits reviews.  Communicates clearly with accurate information to employees, family members, supervisors, department chairs, vendors and others.  Maintains benefits records and prepares necessary documents for implementing and/or terminating coverage and keys data into various databases (MAP, KPERS, HR/Pay) to ensure timely and accurate coverage and deductions.  Responsible for processing paperwork for payroll adjustments; generating reports to help determine eligibility or change criteria; performing calculations to determine voluntary retirement plan deferrals and to ensure amounts adhere to Internal Revenue Code guidelines;  consolidating data from other state of Kansas agencies to determine ACA-eligibility; ensuring data integrity and validation during testing and implementation of new or updated software programs.  #Bachelor¿s degree OR an associate¿s degree and 2 years of related experience or HS diploma and 4 years of related experience.

Coordinates daily business, service, and/or other programs within a unit of a school or department. Coordinates operations within established school or departmental strategies and processes. Provides input on operational process changes. May coordinate multiple operations. Coordinates activities of or may supervise staff or student employees. #Bachelor¿s degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience OR Associate¿s degree and 3 years of related experience OR HS diploma and 4 years of related experience.

Manages two or more business, service, and/or other programs for a school or for a large department.  Works with leadership in strategic planning to further develop the vision mission and goals of the unit in relationship to the overall objectives of the University.  Conceptualizes, develops, and oversees the implementation of operational strategies and processes for the school or department.  Develops unit level policies and procedures.  Interprets University policies.  May be responsible for financial oversight of the unit, budgeting, and general operations.  Supervises staff. #Master¿s degree and 3 years of related experience or Bachelor¿s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience. Two years of supervisory experience.

Provides day-to-day operational supervision of unit(s) involving two or more business, service, and/or other programs for a school or department. Implements processes for units within established school or departmental strategies and processes. May supervise staff or student employees. #Bachelor¿s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience OR Associate¿s degree and 5 years of related experience OR High School diploma and 6 years of related experience. Two years of management, supervisory experience and/or project team leadership.

Provides vital space planning and pre-design expertise to structure and manage the programming and physical planning of construction projects to meet University space needs. Interfaces with academic and administrative stakeholders at all levels to develop programming and space planning scenarios for a broad range of capital and strategic planning initiatives ranging from new buildings to modest office renovations. Prepares, reviews, and issues programming and space planning deliverables in graphic and quantitative formats from a range of source materials including space surveys, end user interviews, program information, functional analyses, benchmarking and other sources of information. Requires data gathering, analysis and organization of information into reports and graphic formats; conducting client interviews, preparing functional space program documents, conceptual design alternatives and other deliverables for campus space planning initiatives. May supervise students and/or staff. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience.

Independently reviews and evaluates the adequacy of the system of University financial accounting and controls, prepares an annual audit plan based on an assessment of the various risks associated with University operations, makes appropriate recommendations to management, and develops a plan to improve controls based on system testing and control analysis. Manages staff and participates in complex financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits of institutional risk, governance and control processes in accordance with professional internal auditing standards and practices for all university campuses. Oversees work to accomplish investigations. Advises management and leadership concerning the work and to convey results. Oversees all administrative aspects of the Office, including fiscal budgeting, financial transactions, and personnel.  Supervises staff and/or students. #Master¿s degree in business or related area from an accredited college/university.  Current professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and at least 20 semester hours (or equivalent) of accounting.  At least ten years of progressive internal and/or external audit experience in a variety of complex activities.  At least three years of audit supervisory experience.

Accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the multiple sites for the University, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve assets and report accurate financial results. Supervises staff. #Master¿s degree and 10 years of related experience.