Office of Local Government, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas
State University
Full-time, term position in the Office of Local Government, subject to
annual performance review.
Date Available: The starting date is negotiable.
Responsibilities: Assist University faculty member in Extension outreach
education program related to state and local government budgeting and
public finance. This position is affiliated with the Office of Local
Government (OLG) in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas
State University. Duties include: (1) independently and in collaboration
with the Director develop and deliver Extension outreach education
programs in the general area of local government budgeting and public
finance; (2) interact with external clientele including local public
officials, county Extension agents, community organization
representatives and citizens, respond to inquiries, and make referrals
as appropriate; (3) create and maintain large databases of local
government budget information; (4) develop written reports and
instructional materials related to public finance for mass distribution;
(5) conduct technical analyses and applied research for cities and
counties, including state and local trend studies and comparative
analyses; (6) lead, support, and contribute to Internet-based
information dissemination; (7) participate in an active applied research
program; (8) provide leadership in the day-to-day management of OLG
office operations and finances; (9) provide general support for the
overall educational outreach mission of OLG; (10) provide supervision,
assistance and instruction to other OLG staff and students, and (11)
create an environment that fosters diversity, collegiality and ability
to work in a multi-cultural setting. Additional program information:
www.ksu-olg.info.
Qualifications:
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or
other discipline with emphasis in public finance, accounting, and/or
budgeting and financial management.
* Excellent quantitative analysis skills in financial accounting,
management, data assembly and analysis. Capacity to use the relational
capabilities of Microsoft Suite, including word processing, spreadsheet
and database.
* A sound, working knowledge of Kansas state and local government
institutional structure and functions.
* Ability to communicate complex economic concepts to a lay-audience
both orally and in writing. Excellent writing skills. Willingness to
travel in-state for educational outreach, including occasional overnight
stays.
* Strong commitment to expanding and fostering diversity.
Preferred
* Masters or Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline.
* Practical experience in working with local government budget documents
is strongly preferred.
Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with
candidate’s ability and experience. The Kansas State University benefit
package includes a retirement plan, group health and life insurance,
worker’s compensation, vacation, sick leave and other benefits
How to Apply: Submit (1) a letter of application that includes a
statement of interest, qualification and aspiration, (2) resume, (3)
transcripts of all college and university work, and (4) complete contact
information for three references be sent to:
Judy Maberry
Department of Agricultural Economics
342 Waters Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Deadline: The deadline for applications is July 1, 2011. Questions about
this position can be directed to Dr. John Leatherman at 785-532-4492,
e-mail: jleather@k-state.edu
Affirmative Action: Kansas State University is an affirmative action,
equal opportunity employer. KSU encourages
diversity among its employees.