Employment

Organizing Administrative Assistant

Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) seeks qualified candidates for the Organizing Administrative Assistant position. 

Position Description: The Administrative Assistant supports the Directors of Organizing within the Organizing Program with various functions related to ongoing projects in their program. The position offices at KNEA Headquarters in Topeka, Kansas. 

Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency with various computer programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite. 

  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases; Salesforce experience preferred. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Excellent organization and self-motivation. 

  • High attention to detail, including grammar, editing and proofreading. 

  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. 

  • Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality, support KNEA’s mission, and work in an ever-changing environment.

  • Ability to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and high-quality standards, using good judgment in effectively managing changing priorities and resolving conflicts. 

  • Bilingual preferred but not required. 

Position responsibilities: 

  • Provide general administrative support with minimum supervision and direction, including document preparation, file management, answering and triaging calls, handling office correspondence, preparing reports, assisting with calendar management, and periodic switchboard coverage. 

  • Assist with planning, arranging, and implementing meeting and training logistics. 

  • Maintain records for program-related grants. 

  • Support the Member Organizer Program by managing rosters, records and timesheets. 

  • Assist with research and data gathering, including list management, negotiated agreement records, settlement reports, salary schedule analysis, and other research and reports associated with bargaining. 

  • Assist with data management in NEA 360, Action Network and VAN. 

  • Help maintain the KNEA Research website. 

  • Prepare and distribute materials. 

  • Perform other duties, as assigned .

Compensation and Benefits: 

  • Under the KNEA and Kansas Auxiliary Staff Organization contract 

  • Salary range: $36,000-$45,000, commensurate with experience 

  • Employer-provided health and dental insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leaves, as provided in the contract 

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to Sarah Meyer, Executive Assistant, sarah.meyer@knea.org. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. CST Nov. 28, 2025.

Organizing Administrative Assistant